That mental merry-go-round of “what ifs” and “should haves” isn’t just annoying. It’s actually rewiring your brain as you read this sentence. Overthinking – that relentless mental chewing on problems ...

Sensitive, conscientious kids don't break down because they are weak. They burn out from a culture that treats chronic worry as a sign of responsibility.

A little bit of overthinking is normal—but if it’s constant, it can contribute to issues like anxiety and depression. Overthinking can be a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, trauma, low ...

You’ve been there: you get into bed at night, start thinking about your next work task, and soon find yourself analyzing the crushing climate. The outcome? Stress. Anxiety. Insomnia. What Is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Have you ever noticed how your mind can’t stop replaying an ...

Everybody thinks. Planning, problem solving, and decision making are all helped by thinking. However, thinking becomes ...

The mind’s remarkable ability to analyze and process information serves as both a gift and a potential source of distress. Mental health professionals increasingly recognize how overthinking, ...

There’s a new phrase on social media that might change your relationship with your thoughts. It is called Retardmaxxing. It started online and went viral. It’s not psychology or self-help, but a minds ...

I often have parents contact me about their children, saying something like, "Why can't they move forward?" "I know they're smart", "We have been trying to give them opportunities". What these parents ...