An important study suggests that while biological explanations of depression reduce blame, they can also make recovery seem less likely. In this article, I discuss why framing biology as changeable, rather than fixed, may help restore a sense of hope and control.
Why do we so often dismiss what we do well? A bit of modesty is all very well, but it can go too far. This piece explores how the habit of discounting our strengths can distort self-perception.