In difficult times, our minds are good at imagining worst-case scenarios. In the coronavirus pandemic, for example, it’s easy to worry that we’re heading toward a complete breakdown of society. Most ...

Catastrophizing is fixating on the worst possible outcome of a situation, even if unlikely. The author shares personal experiences with catastrophizing, particularly regarding a recent health ...

Have you ever jumped to the worst-case scenario in a matter of seconds? Or maybe you've spiralled after sending a risky text or making a minor mistake at work? Whatever the case, some of us tend to ...