Loneliness is more likely to cause depression if one keeps ruminating on how lonely they are. This is the essence of a study by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) that has therapeutic implications ...

Co-authored by Nina Bakoyiannis, Ph.D., and Amy Vigliotti, Ph.D. What is rumination? Whether it is worrying about the uncertainty of the future, fretting about an upcoming decision, or fixating on ...

It is normal to dwell on problems or losses, but rumination can become an unhelpful habit if you develop a passive, abstract thinking style characterized by asking “Why did this happen?” and “What ...

Participants were asked to outline varying facets from their sleep cycle, their energy peak time, rumination habits, depression levels, mindfulness practices and their weekly alcohol consumption.

Night owls are more likely to report depressive symptoms. New research highlights some important variables that help explain ...

It is often said that our thoughts shape our actions, but an overly analytical nature can lead to a cycle of overthinking ...

Alcohol consumption was also a significant mediating factor. Night owls had a tendency to drink more alcohol overall, but ...

She notes that rumination is particularly common for people with anxiety or depression, or when someone is dealing with stressful life events. Unlike worry – which tends to revolve around ...

Participants were asked to outline varying facets from their sleep cycle, their energy peak time, rumination habits, depression levels, mindfulness practices and their weekly alcohol consumption.