How clearly do you think you see the world? Well, I have scary news. We don’t see things as they are. We don’t even see. We perceive. Your eyes, ears, and senses receive information from the outside ...

In previous posts, I’ve written about the cognitive side of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The main technique involves identifying negative automatic thoughts and reframing those thoughts into ...

My most popular article here on Psychology Today is this giant list of 50 Common Cognitive Distortions. You'll never completely eliminate cognitive distortions from your life. However, you can learn ...

These thoughts are good examples of cognitive distortions — also known as “thinking traps.” They can be easy to fall into and may not be rational. But irrational or not, thoughts affect how a person ...

There is a term in psychology called "cognitive distortion." This is when your mind convinces you that something is true when it isn't. These thoughts are inaccurate and reinforce negative thinking ...

In our last three articles we’ve discussed how anger can harm us, humor protects us, and how to develop personal disciplines to bridge divisions in our increasingly divided and often hostile world. A ...

Individuals with depression are prone to maladaptive patterns of thinking, known as cognitive distortions, whereby they think about themselves, the world, and the future in overly negative and ...

When I feel ignored, my mind races to the worst. These are my go-to ways to break that bipolar thought spiral. I have to laugh at the dramatic title that came to my mind as I contemplated what to ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not long ago, I wrote an article titled "Thought Twist! 11 Everyday Thinking Errors That ...

Pinnacle Pointe Hospital is an inpatient hospital that offers treatment for children and adolescents ages 5-17. They also offer outpatient services throughout the state through The Pointe Outpatient ...