Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Mental health experts warn "new year, new me" mindset can fuel stress and anxiety. Setting realistic, low-pressure goals can ...

Using "distortions" won't help you change a child's behavior. (Star-Ledger file photo) Many years ago when I was a 19 year old group leader at an upstate New York summer camp, I called my group of 12 ...

Ever find yourself in a negative thinking spiral? Of course you have! It’s human nature. Cognitive distortions aka thinking traps– are basically exaggerated or irrational negative thought patterns ...

Be careful not to label a child's behavior when dealing with a problem. (Star-Ledger file photo) Many years ago when I was a 19 year old group leader at an upstate New York summer camp, I called my ...

All-or-nothing or “black or white” thinking is a cognitive distortion that involves thinking in absolutes. This form of thinking is reflected in statements such as, “If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure, ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now able to detect cognitive distortions from text messages. A new study published in Psychiatric Services, an American Psychiatric Association peer-reviewed journal, ...

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 ...