If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a constant cycle of worry, you may be familiar with the frustration of trying to "turn it off." In this post, we’ll dive into what worry really is, why it’s so hard to silence, and how you can use proven techniques, like CBT, to regain control over it.

Cognitive distortions—often referred to as cognitive biases or “unhelpful thinking styles”—are the ways our minds can mislead us, leading to skewed perceptions of reality. Introduced by Aaron Beck in the 1960s, this concept shows how our brains sometimes take shortcuts that result in misunderstandings.

When it comes to mental health, many people find themselves asking, “Who is the best psychologist?” But this question might be more complicated than it seems. This article explores why it’s not just about finding the “best” but rather the right psychologist for you.