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 ...

People are getting excessive mental health advice from generative AI. This is unsolicited advice. Here's the backstory and what to do about it. An AI Insider scoop.

Disasters are growing in frequency and intensity It’s common to experience a variety of emotions before, during, and after a disaster Being prepared and getting support can help protect mental health ...

Sexism towards women or racism towards ethnic minorities considerably impaired their mental health. In contrast, discrimination against people who are rarely marginalized in everyday life and ...

Did you or a close friend have a parent who frequently yelled or used threatening language when you were a child? For people who experience it, even from nonparental caregivers or teachers, the ...

Emotional blackmail is when a person tries to achieve a goal by emotionally manipulating another party. It centers around the threat, “If you do not do this for me, something bad will happen.” ...

Binary thinking -- either/or thinking -- is the opposite of quantified, dimensional thinking and it is especially dangerous in medicine and mental health. It is the thinking of division. It falls ...

Living with a cancer diagnosis can be mentally and physically overwhelming, and it’s natural to go through an array of emotions during this demanding time. Here’s what may help you cope. Living with ...