Cognitive Distortions

Explore a comprehensive series of lectures on cognitive distortions and their impact on mental health. Learn about catastrophizing and its role in depression and anxiety, understand black-and-white thinking patterns, and examine all-or-nothing thinking as a contributor to depression. Discover the concept of mental filtering and its tendency to focus on negative aspects. Gain insights into overcoming negative self-talk with expert Nick Wignall, and investigate how excessive use of "should" statements can lead to depressive thoughts. Acquire valuable techniques to identify and challenge these distorted thinking patterns, ultimately improving your emotional well-being and mental resilience.

Catastrophizing: How to Stop Making Yourself Depressed and Anxious: Cognitive Distortion Skill #6.
Black-and-White Thinking: Cognitive Distortion #1.
All-or-Nothing Thinking: A Cognitive Distortion That Leads to Depression (#3).
Mental Filtering: Why You May Only Notice the Negative: Cognitive Distortion #4.
Overcoming Negative Self-Talk: How You Think Changes How You Feel With Nick Wignall.
Is This Why You're Depressed? Stop Should-ing on Yourself.