Selective attention towards threats means that anxious people tend to be vigilant. Often scanning for danger, anxious people are very alert to the possibility of something going wrong, even in seemingly non-threatening situations. My latest column explores how to break free from this vicious cycle of vigilance and fear.
If you’re anxious, you will see the world very differently to someone who isn’t anxious. My latest column explores how the anxious brain processes and interprets information.
Research shows pessimism is often seen as wise and insightful, while optimists can be viewed as naïve and ignorant. My latest column explains why it's important not to mistake pessimism for wisdom or to see optimism as shallow.