Think, Act, Be

Reclaiming Life With CBT

10 Quick Ways to Improve Your Sleep, Starting Tonight

If you’ve been tossing and turning night after night, you know what a struggle sleep can become. Invite easier sleep with these simple science-based practices.

5 Research-Backed Ways to Process and Heal From Trauma

After a trauma, we can feel cut off from life, damaged by what happened, and hopeless about the future. Here's how CBT helps trauma survivors get their lives back.

5 Proven Techniques to Deal With Panic Attacks

Panic doesn’t have to control our actions and shrink our lives. As we practice techniques that help us face our fears, we can reclaim the life we’ve been missing out on.

18 Common Signs That Life Is Stressing You Out

We often ignore mounting stress until things start to break down. Look for these 18 signs and reduce stress before a major crash.

5 Surprising Facts About the Best Ways to Treat Depression

The latest developments in depression research contradict society-wide assumptions about what causes depression and the best way to treat it.

3 Steps to Get Free From Anxiety

Anxiety can dominate your thoughts and dictate your actions. Follow these steps from an anxiety treatment specialist to retrain your mind and reclaim your life.

7 Helpful Ways to Manage Overwhelming Stress

Stress is built into your life, so stress management needs to be similarly predictable. Look for ways to build these practices into your daily routine.

"What If the Pandemic Ends and I'm Still Anxious and Depressed?"

Many of us will continue to struggle with our mental health even after the pandemic. Find hope and relief through these three simple evidence-based techniques.

Mental Illness Is Far More "Normal" Than We Think

The latest research shows that nearly everyone you know will experience mental illness at some point in their lifetime—challenging our concepts of mental health.

How to Help Kids Stay Mentally Strong During COVID

The COVID pandemic has harmed kids' and teens' mental health. Parents can play a crucial role in teaching their kids healthy coping skills.

6 Ways to Overcome Your Worst Fears

When it comes to phobias and other excessive fears, avoidance is the problem—and exposure is the solution.

12 Active Ways to Conquer Anxiety and Depression

When we’re feeling anxious or depressed, trying to change how we feel sometimes backfires. Here's how to focus instead on living your best life.

When Is the Best Time to Meditate for Better Sleep?

Meditation is known to lower stress, quiet the mind, and calm the nervous system. So why doesn't it help you fall asleep?

How to Avoid 7 Thinking Errors That Make Us Hate Each Other

It's easy to see those with different political views as "the enemy." Examining the stories we tell ourselves can help us find common ground.

How to Release Anxiety by Not Fighting Your Thoughts

Challenging our anxious thoughts with CBT can be helpful, but can also backfire.

Your Friend Might Be Politically Brainwashed If...

It can be easy in these politically polarized times to base our opinions on our party's platform. Take this quiz to see if your friend is able to think for themselves.

How to Correctly Interpret the New CDC COVID Study

Eight-five percent of those with COVID reported wearing masks "often" or "always" before getting sick. Does that mean masks aren't effective?

Why Do We Avoid Talking About God and Spirituality?

The vast majority of us believe in God or a universal spirit, but we rarely share our personal spiritual experiences. These six factors may hold us back.

5 Proven Ways to Relieve COVID-Related Depression

A recent report from the CDC shows an alarming rise in rates of depression. Practices from mindfulness-centered cognitive behavioral therapy can help.

How to Deal with Pressure to Take Psychiatric Medication

What we put in our bodies is a very personal decision—especially when it’s a substance that alters our brain chemistry. Consider these seven issues when weighing your options.

How to Heal Your World Through Meditation

Nations, communities, and individuals are hurting. Foster loving kindness for yourself and others through a time-honored practice.

12 Mind-Body-Spirit Practices to Conquer Anxiety

Overwhelming anxiety can affect every part of your being. Retrain your brain and find relief through daily practice in mindfulness-centered CBT.

Should Parents Let Kids Drink?

Conventional wisdom says that introducing your kids from a young age to responsible drinking can prevent future problems with alcohol. The data tell a different story.