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3 Toxic Sentences That Harm Mental Health and How to Avoid Them, Per Psychology

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3 Toxic Sentences That Harm Mental Health and How to Avoid Them, Per Psychology

3 Toxic Sentences That Harm Mental Health and How to Avoid Them, Per Psychology Well-meaning words can unintentionally harm mental health through “lightgassing,” a term coined by Spencer Greenberg. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how avoiding these phrases fosters authentic support and reduces relational stress. Let’s explore three toxic sentences, … Read more

7 Behaviors of People Who Always Think They’re Right, Per Psychology

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7 Behaviors of People Who Always Think They’re Right, Per Psychology

7 Behaviors of People Who Always Think They’re Right, Per Psychology Interacting with someone who always thinks they’re right can be exhausting. Psychoanalyst Juliette Allais and psychiatrist Frédéric Fanget link this behavior to childhood insecurities and cognitive biases. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how recognizing these patterns reduces relational stress … Read more