Articles and posts on depression from the Manhattan Center for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Updated and reviewed: June 4th, 2026 What Causes Depression? There is not one simple cause for depression. Many medical conditions have a more straightforward cause. For example, viruses cause colds. Depression is more complex. Depression usually develops through a combination of genetic, social, environmental and psychological factors. Research shows that several factors make some people……
Certain patterns of thinking make you more likely to experience anxiety, depression, anger, and other problems. These patterns are called cognitive distortions, and you can learn to counter them. Cognitive distortions are a type of thinking we are all vulnerable to. The term refers to thinking that is negatively biased in some way. The thoughts……
Deciding to seek help is a big first step. From there, it’s important to find the right therapist. But with so many psychotherapy options in New York, how can you know what to look for? Last updated: December 19, 2021 The best therapist for you has the appropriate training and expertise to treat the issues……
Depression after a breakup can be a profoundly painful experience. Read below for tips from a psychologist on how to navigate this struggle. When does normal sadness after a breakup turn into clinical depression? It would be easy if there were a set number of weeks after which it was “abnormal” to feel depressed after……
Depression makes everything harder, including the stuff we used to enjoy. This can lead us to avoid those things. Unfortunately, when depression and avoidance join forces, it can be really bad news. Behavioral activation is a treatment for depression that helps people focus on re-engagement with their lives. Specifically, it gets people doing precisely the……