A cognitive therapist directs a patient's attention to "automatic" thoughts, the things people say to themselves, that result in unpleasant feelings. ... Aaron Beck, her daughter, "Patients have continual unpleasant thoughts and that each thought deepens the depression." ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Why has the pursuit for happiness left us feeling more vulnerable and discouraged? In today's society, we are faced with many unpredictable and stressful situations. However, many of us manage to properly analyze these situations and maintain our "sanity". Most scientists have referred to depress...

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• Grade Level: High School