Procrastination, passive-aggressiveness, and rumination are examples of unhelpful coping mechanisms that we may consciously or unconsciously use to avoid tackling a tough issue or facing thoughts and ...

In stigmatized illnesses such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), shame and other negative self-conscious emotions are ...

"Avoidance coping" refers to choosing your behavior based on trying to avoid or escape particular thoughts or feelings. It can involve "doing" (e.g., someone who excessively washes their hands to try ...

When I first mention "avoidance coping," people tend to assume I just mean procrastinating, but in psychology-speak, avoidance means something a bit different. Avoidance coping creates stress and ...

Your mental health deserves better strategies this year. Let’s leave behind these harmful habits and adopt healthier coping mechanisms for a more fulfilling year ahead. As the new year begins, many of ...

Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...

Those who have experienced the horrors of war see their lives clearly delineated between a “before” and an “after”. This singular ordeal does not, as is often believed, mean that it is impossible to ...