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

One of the core tools in cognitive behavioral therapy is the "thought record." This is a one-page worksheet that you use in a difficult situation to help you notice your unhelpful ways of thinking and ...

Cookie Monster wants to eat better! The long-time resident of Sesame Street is ready to eat fewer of those famous chocolate chip cookies. He has talked to his doctor and his famous friends about his ...

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 ...

Cognitive restructuring techniques deconstruct unhelpful thoughts and rebuild them in a more balanced and accurate way. Most people experience negative thought patterns from time to time, but ...