Pushing back at a culture of relentless ‘toxic positivity’

Dave Tarnowski turned “toxic positivity” on its head with his Instagram account. His new book helps people examine negative thoughts rather than chasing them away. Read More

How to erase negative self-talk and feel better

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How Our Negative Thoughts Are Born And How To Move Past Them

I write about the power of psychology to propel leaders ... Our core beliefs: all of the ingrained positive and negative thoughts that influence how we think and feel about ourselves and the ... Read More

Is the Nocebo Effect Hurting Your Health?

Is there any proof behind the idea that the power of positive (or negative) thinking can actually affect your health ... of the brain associated with that thought, or worry, or pain.” ... Read More

Effective strategies to stop negative thoughts

Focus on your breath and surroundings to anchor the present moment, reducing the power of ... decreasing negative thought accumulation. Seek guidance from mental health professionals. Read More

The power of positive thinking

Positive thinking is a thought process, where an individual thinks only positively. In other words, the person does not allow any negative thoughts to enter their mind. Positive thinking is ... Read More

What Are Intrusive Thoughts?

But if you find yourself planning to follow through on your aggressive thoughts, you need professional help to manage your emotions. Talk to a doctor or a therapist. Health-related thoughts. Read More

The healing power of touch: Study finds moderate health benefits across ages

Touch therapies, including massages and kangaroo care, have been demonstrated to improve mental and physical health ... moderate benefits for negative and positive impacts, systolic and diastolic ... Read More

In the 1700s, People Thought This Mental Disorder Came From “Vapors.” It’s Still a Mystery Now.

The novels of Jane Austen, for example, contain numerous characters who use their ill health to control the behavior ... nocebos—innocuous “treatments” that produce negative side effects purely ... Read More

Mental health chatbots powered by artificial intelligence developed as a therapy support tool

"Write one of those negative thoughts here ... advice while safely harnessing the power of AI is the challenge now facing companies like Woebot Health and its founder, Alison Darcy. Read More