Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to various ...

It’s been four years since the collective trauma of the pandemic created widespread grief, anxiety and isolation, but the psychological wounds of this period have not fully healed. The American ...

Your mind can be both your fiercest ally and your toughest opponent. Research uncovers what negative self-talk might really be doing for you, and how to work with it. Have you ever noticed a voice in ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

Exams can overwhelm teenagers and it may put them under a lot of stress, as the pressure to perform is real and they constantly think that they may disappoint their parents and teachers. Constant ...

Ample research has connected regular exercise with mental health benefits—for example, a study in The Lancet notes that those who work out consistently had fewer days of poor mental health compared to ...

For as long as I’ve known Marianne Renner I’ve considered her a person who always had her act together. Tall and fit and as beautiful as she is kind and intelligent, the 58-year-old Aurora woman has ...

We often underestimate how much our inner dialogue shapes the way we experience the world. That quiet, constant voice can either chip away at our confidence or build us into someone who feels capable ...