Worry can feel relentless. For people who worry a lot, it is often hard to switch it off once it has started.
New MQ‑funded research led by Professor Colette Hirsch explores whether a simple psychological technique could help people stop worry in its tracks.
The study tested whether replacing worry with a positive mental image, that is unrelated to the worry itself, can help people interrupt and end their stream of negative thoughts. The findings suggest that this approach shows real promise, particularly when people are guided through the...
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