While some video games can have negative effects, others—like Tetris—can prevent events from the past intruding upon the ...

Cognitive distortions are biased thoughts that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. They can be a response to depression and anxiety. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve ...

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 ...

A nueropsychologist explains cognitive distortion, exaggerated or irrational thoughts that can negatively distort how we perceive reality. Virtually every person has experienced moments when they wake ...