Many people experience negative thought spirals or feedback loops. The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, skills, ...

In the silent corners of the mind, where thoughts multiply like wildfire, overthinking often becomes our greatest enemy. It creeps in quietly — turning small worries into overwhelming anxieties and ...

Research suggests that 40% of high school students have experienced feelings of hopelessness in the past year. Between 2016 and 2024, emotional health problems among 18 to 25-year-olds have increased ...

Negative thoughts have a way of looping endlessly, and once they take hold it can feel almost impossible to shake them. Thought stopping is a simple technique that helps you break that cycle and ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt of WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. When my mental health is in shambles, I often ...

Negative comparisons are part of being human, but with awareness and self-compassion, college students can quiet self-criticism, gain perspective, and nurture emotional resilience.