Articles and posts on depression from the Manhattan Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Do you often blame yourself for things that aren’t actually your responsibility? This could be a sign of a thinking style called “personalization” which can hurt your self-esteem, and lead to anxiety and depression. Learn more about what personalization is and what you can do to address it and feel better. What Is Personalization? Personalization……
Disappointment is a part of life that comes up when your hopes or expectations aren’t met. We all feel disappointment at times in our relationships, in other people, and in ourselves. It’s not an easy feeling to sit with, but there are healthy (and unhealthy) ways to cope with this unavoidable emotion. For some people……
Does your life appear stable or successful from the outside, but internally things feel flat, heavy, or empty? Do you find yourself thinking, “Nothing is really wrong… so why do I feel this way?” If so, you may be suffering from what is sometimes referred to as “high-functioning depression.” What is High-Functioning Depression? Many people……
Jumping to conclusions is something we all do sometimes. For some people, however, it can become a problem that feeds anxiety. Consider the following example: Anita is a college student who has been struggling in her history class. Her grades have been bad, and she worries that the professor thinks she should drop the class.……
A stem cell transplant (SCT) or bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a procedure used in the treatment of lymphoma and leukemia as well as other cancers, blood disorders, and other conditions. These procedures are also referred to as hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT). While this procedure has existed for decades, it came into more common……
Last updated: March 15th, 2025 Getting out of a depressive funk isn’t always easy. Even if you’ve gotten out of a funk before, the tricks you used to do this may not always work, and you might still find yourself feeling down. It’s tempting to “wait out” a depressive funk and hope that it will……
Living with depression can take a huge toll on your relationship. The good news is, whether you have depression yourself or you have a partner with depression, you can learn what to look out for and what you can do to boost your and their mental health. with contributions from Gabrielle Ilagan How Depression Affects……
Last updated: June 14th, 2025 The relationship between OCD and depression can be difficult to sort through. Understanding these two conditions and how they affect each other can help you get the help you need. With contributions from Paul Greene, Ph.D. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) There are a lot of misconceptions about what OCD is. OCD is not……
Do people often tell you that you see things in black and white, and miss all the shades of gray? This problem is called “all-or-nothing thinking” and can lead to real problems. Learn about the phenomenon and its consequences. All-or-nothing thinking is one of several common unhelpful ways of thinking known as cognitive distortions. All-or-nothing……
It’s hard to know what to do if someone you care about is depressed — especially if they aren’t seeking help. Learn what to look out for and what you can do. Depression is more than just having a bad day — it affects people for weeks, months, or years. It’s more than just sadness.……
Are you your own worst critic? It’s good to hold yourself accountable, but self-compassion is a requirement for good mental health. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) offers various ways to practice being gentle with yourself….
What Is the “Mental Filter?” Depression occurs for many reasons. A common one is unhelpful thinking patterns — traps that our thoughts can fall into and get stuck in. These are also called cognitive distortions, and the “mental filter” is a common example. The mental filter is like having a screen over your mind that……