A new study links repetitive negative thinking (RNT) to poorer cognitive function in older Chinese adults, raising questions about how certain thought patterns may impact brain health. Researchers ...

Metacognition is knowing what you know and don’t know about your own thinking. The more aware you are, the more you can ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

Thoughts that arise spontaneously when humans are not deliberately trying to think of something are known to play a key role ...

Mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are leading causes of disability worldwide. While effective treatments exist, early detection and prevention remain crucial goals in clinical ...

Nipping negative repetitive thinking in the bud has the potential to stave off numerous mental health disorders. Think Eeyore and Piglet. Cheerful Piglet is a chronic worrier, coping with anxiety; ...

For over a decade, this image-based technique has helped people switch off their busy brains and fall asleep at night. How exactly does it play upon the mind?