The “repetition compulsion” is a basic concept in psychotherapy. The compulsion to repeat is particularly interesting because what is repeated is not pleasurable. On the contrary, it is usually a ...

Repetitive negative thinking is an important marker of dementia risk, according to a new study. Researchers found that chronic negative thinking is associated with faster cognitive decline and ...

Among proven psychological methods, a common process helps us resolve repetitive life problems. Recent years have witnessed a robust research literature on the outcomes of counseling and psychotherapy ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A new study has indicated that constantly thinking about negative thoughts could increase the risk of a person developing dementia. According to the UCL-led study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, ...