A new study links repetitive negative thinking (RNT) to poorer cognitive function in older Chinese adults, raising questions about how certain thought patterns may impact brain health. Researchers ...

We all have that inner voice. The one that whispers you’re not good enough whenever you try something new. The one that catalogs every embarrassing thing you’ve ever done and replays them on loop at 3 ...

Imagine you're in a group meeting, and no one asks what you think. You start to wonder, "Maybe they don't care about what I think." That thought might make you feel left out and unimportant. Soon, ...

When people are highly stressed for prolonged periods of time, they can sometimes experience a state known as burnout, characterized by pronounced emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. The ...

Even small changes in self-talk and mindset can lead to big emotional relief — especially when anxiety and depression loom. Key Takeaways There’s a well-established loop between a dreary outlook and a ...

Many individuals experience what psychologists call interpretation bias, where neutral or ambiguous situations are automatically perceived negatively. According to Digital Trends, a delayed text ...

Thoughts that arise spontaneously when humans are not deliberately trying to think of something are known to play a key role in decision-making and various cognitive functions, as well as in some ...

Pain and mood have a complicated relationship. Numerous studies show that low mood intensifies the experience of pain. Likewise, pain disorders develop more commonly in people with a history of ...

Spring is here, and with it comes the annual ritual of cleaning out closets, reorganizing drawers, and tossing out the things that no longer serve us. But while most of us focus on decluttering our ...