The Runaway Mind

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.

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.

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

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.

Anxiety

When Is Anxiety Healthy?

David A. Clark Ph.D. on July 28, 2020

Is anxiety your ally or your adversary when facing the risk and uncertainties of daily living?

Health

Feeling Safe or Threatened? It Depends on Your Perspective

David A. Clark Ph.D. on June 29, 2020

Are you feeling unsettled by our new reality? Consider whether your judgments of threat and safety need realignment.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Feeling Stuck in the Moment?

David A. Clark Ph.D. on May 1, 2020

Don’t get swallowed up in the stress and uncertainty of today’s pandemic by losing sight of a better life ahead.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Living With Uncertainty During COVID-19

David A. Clark Ph.D. on March 29, 2020

A healthy tolerance of uncertainty is needed to withstand the torrent of confusion and mystery caused by the novel coronavirus.

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.

Relationships

Am I in Love? Beware the Spontaneity Bias

David A. Clark Ph.D. on February 11, 2020

Are you confused about love? Be careful not to over-interpret your spontaneous thoughts and feelings.

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.

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.

Embarrassment

Are You Troubled by Negative Intrusive Thoughts?

David A. Clark Ph.D. on September 12, 2019

How we respond to uninvited spontaneous thoughts will determine how much they bother us.