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The Runaway Mind

Grappling with anxiety, depression, and negative thoughts

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Anxiety
Discover the Essentials of CBT for Worrying

David A. Clark Ph.D. on March 22, 2024

Most of our worries never come true. But what about worry over serious real-life problems? Learning how to overcome this worry is an important part of thriving.

Most of our worries never come true. But what about worry over serious real-life problems? Learning how to overcome this worry is an important part of thriving.

Anxiety
Learn How Cognitive Behavioral Therapists Treat Worry

David A. Clark Ph.D. on February 4, 2024

How many times have you told yourself to "stop worrying," but it's no use? I'm going to present two highly effective strategies for gaining control over worry.

How many times have you told yourself to "stop worrying," but it's no use? I'm going to present two highly effective strategies for gaining control over worry.

Pessimism
How to Move Beyond 'Your Impossible'

David A. Clark Ph.D. on November 30, 2020

Move beyond the impossible by relinquishing old mental habits and discovering a more realistic present-focused way attitude toward life difficulties

Move beyond the impossible by relinquishing old mental habits and discovering a more realistic present-focused way attitude toward life difficulties

Anxiety
Does Your Anxiety Feel Oppressive?

David A. Clark Ph.D. on September 21, 2020

The shift from an anxious mind that focuses on threat and vulnerability to a healthy mind that values safety and resilience.

The shift from an anxious mind that focuses on threat and vulnerability to a healthy mind that values safety and resilience.

Fear
Media, Fear, and the Coronavirus Outbreak

David A. Clark Ph.D. on March 3, 2020

Are you afraid of disease and contamination? If so, the relentless barrage of coronavirus news could raise your anxiety level.

Are you afraid of disease and contamination? If so, the relentless barrage of coronavirus news could raise your anxiety level.

Anxiety
Are You an Overthinker?

David A. Clark Ph.D. on January 18, 2020

Some people are inclined to overthink their thoughts, feelings, and actions, causing a spike in anxiety, stress, and other negative emotions.

Some people are inclined to overthink their thoughts, feelings, and actions, causing a spike in anxiety, stress, and other negative emotions.

Pessimism
Negative Thoughts and the Mental Control Paradox

David A. Clark Ph.D. on December 15, 2019

When distressed, we struggle to control a barrage of negative thinking. It’s easy to assume that a failure in mental control means you have to try harder.

When distressed, we struggle to control a barrage of negative thinking. It’s easy to assume that a failure in mental control means you have to try harder.