It’s normal to have negative thoughts – but when these thoughts become automatic, they can become a problem. Here, an expert explains the psychology behind ‘automatic negative thoughts ...

Brain science shows a revolutionary new paradigm to understand teenage mental health, empowering parents and kids alike.

Automatic Negative Thoughts often abbreviated as ANTs are like unwelcome guests in an individual's mind. They are a psychological phenomenon that can significantly impact mental wellbeing and ...

Taking a moment to think about how you want to respond to a negative situation may help you to shift any automatic thought patterns you’ve built up over the years, and highlight just how many of ...

For example, when thoughts spontaneously go in different places (i.e., mind-wandering), they are low on constraints. On the other hand, rumination is high on automatic constraints, while planning ...