Mental Imagery Helpful To Distract Teens From Negative Thoughts

8th May, 2023

12 May 2023, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press]

For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts, a recent study from Oregon State University found.

A short-term distraction can break up the thought spiral, which makes room for that person to then seek help from a therapist, friend or parent, said study author Hannah Lawrence, an

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