You do CBT on yourself by catching an automatic negative thought, writing it down alongside the situation that triggered it, examining the actual evidence for and against it, and...
Does self-help CBT actually work, or do you need a therapist? A systematic review and meta-analysis of 38 randomized controlled trials on written CBT self-help found a statistically significant...
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself as a person. Self-confidence is how sure you feel about your ability to do a specific thing. That’s the whole difference in...
You build self-esteem by changing how you talk to yourself, not by chasing more achievements. Real self-esteem comes from treating yourself with the same fairness and respect you’d give...
The clearest signs of low self-esteem are harsh self-criticism, difficulty accepting compliments, constant comparison to others, and a habit of expecting the worst outcome before you even try. Low...
A counselor usually helps with a specific, short-term problem, while a therapist usually treats deeper or longer-term mental health concerns. In practice, the two titles overlap a lot, and...
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session Your first therapy session is mostly about getting to know your therapist and letting them get to know you. There is...
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from a mind that will not rest. You replay a conversation from three days ago, wondering if you said the...
Most of us reach for these two words like they mean the same thing. You tell a friend, “I am so anxious about the job interview.” But are you...
If you have ever Googled your symptoms and ended up more confused than when you started you are not alone. Depression and anxiety are two of the most talked-about...