Cognitive Distortions
Believing everything is either all good or all bad, with no middle ground.
black and white thinking
This common drug comes from the cannabis plant.
Marijuana
Paying more attention to information that confirms your beliefs is this bias.
Confirmation Bias
aking slow breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth is a basic form of this.
Deep Breathing
This common disorder involves persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
Depression
Calling yourself “a loser” after one mistake is an example of this distortion
labeling
his mutual-help group uses the 12-step model and phrases like “One Day at a Time.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA
When you think everyone notices your mistakes as much as you do, you’re experiencing this effect.
Spotlight Effect
Writing about your feelings in a private notebook is an example of this skill.
What is Journaling?
Excessive worry, fear, or panic can be symptoms of this mental health condition
Anxiety
What is Emotional Reasoning?
When someone insists, “I feel it, so it must be true,” they are using this distortion.
This drug class, which includes heroin and prescription painkillers, can cause physical dependence and overdose.
Opioids
Assuming someone’s overall character is good just because they’re attractive or charming
Halo Effect
Calling a friend or attending a support group builds this type of coping resource.
Support System
A disorder marked by shifts between manic highs and depressive lows?
Bipolar Disorder
This distortion involves pointing fingers at others for problems instead of looking at your own role.
Blame
This legal substance is one of the most widely used and abused depressants.
Alcohol
Thinking someone else’s behavior is due to their personality instead of the situation reflects this bias.
Attribution Bias
Exercising, meditating, or grounding techniques are examples of these healthy strategies.
healthy coping skills,overall wellness
A developmental condition that affects communication and social interaction.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Personalization?
Taking responsibility for events outside your control, like blaming yourself for a friend’s bad mood.
This recovery program is an alternative to AA/NA and focuses on self-empowerment and evidence-based strategies.
SMART Recovery
Believing you’re more skilled than you really are—often seen in beginners—is known as this effect.
Dunning-Kruger effect
What is DBT and CBT?
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors
DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotional regulation, acceptance, and interpersonal skills
Programs that teach people how to recognize triggers, use relaxation, and respond calmly are often used for this condition.
Anger Management