Cognitive distortions are biased thoughts that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. They can be a response to depression and anxiety. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-backed way to address unwanted thoughts and habits and improve relationships. Here's how it can help you.

"Cognitive restructuring" isn't as culturally popular as its therapy-speak peers, like "toxic" and "gaslighting," but it's a ...

An analysis of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study data found that individuals with more severe depressive ...

EMDR has eight stages: history and treatment planning, preparation, assessment, desensitization, installation, body scan, ...

Congress is being asked to put warning labels on social media. The U.S. Surgeon General says platforms like Facebook and Instagram need to disclose the mental health risks to users under 18. The risks ...

Sleeping nine hours or more per night is associated with worse cognitive performance, and it is even more the case for those with depression. There might be such a thing as getting too much of a good ...