Using "distortions" won't help you change a child's behavior. (Star-Ledger file photo) Many years ago when I was a 19 year old group leader at an upstate New York summer camp, I called my group of 12 ...

Mental health experts warn "new year, new me" mindset can fuel stress and anxiety. Setting realistic, low-pressure goals can ...

Be careful not to label a child's behavior when dealing with a problem. (Star-Ledger file photo) Many years ago when I was a 19 year old group leader at an upstate New York summer camp, I called my ...

All-or-nothing or “black or white” thinking is a cognitive distortion that involves thinking in absolutes. This form of thinking is reflected in statements such as, “If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure, ...

There is a term in psychology called "cognitive distortion." This is when your mind convinces you that something is true when it isn't. These thoughts are inaccurate and reinforce negative thinking ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now able to detect cognitive distortions from text messages. A new study published in Psychiatric Services, an American Psychiatric Association peer-reviewed journal, ...