Individuals who suffer interpersonal violence-generated depression or PTSD typically show re-experiencing the traumatic events (e.g., intrusive recollections, thoughts and flashbacks regarding those ...

As political polarization deepens in the United States, the language people use to discuss politics online is increasingly reflecting exaggerated, black-and-white thinking. A recent analysis of ...

Cognitive distortions involve negative thinking patterns that aren’t based on fact or reality. You can help change these thinking patterns to promote your mental well-being. “I have the worst luck in ...

Distorted pattern schemas can be defined as cognitions of patterns about the world and psychological mechanisms that lack bilateral validity. In other words, distorted pattern schemas only carry ...