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By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD March 24, 2026
This guide breaks down why your body reacts the way it does, how misinterpretation fuels anxiety, and the CBT tools designed to help you understand (and stop fearing) your own physical sensations.
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD March 22, 2026
This article explains why avoidance is so powerful, how it silently shapes your emotions and behaviors, and evidence‑based strategies that help you break the cycle.
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD March 20, 2026
Are you having Negative Automatic Thoughts (NATs)? We got you 💆‍♂️
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD March 18, 2026
Learn how to break the vicious cycle by addressing your behaviors!
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD March 16, 2026
Low Mood is NOT random!
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD March 15, 2026
Learn how CBT rewires thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and test your knowledge with a quick quiz.
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD February 27, 2026
References: Qiang S, Wu J, Zheng D, et al. The effect of stress mindset on psychological pain: the chain mediating roles of cognitive reappraisal and self-identity. Front Psychol. 2025;16. 1 Bosshard M, Gomez P. Effectiveness of stress arousal reappraisal and stressisenhancing mindset interventions on task performance outcomes: a meta-analysis. Sci Rep. 2024. 2 Zhao S, Chen P, Jin L, et al. Unlocking Emotional Well-Being: Evaluation of a Stress Mindset Intervention With a Metacognitive Approach. Emotion. 2025;25(5):1169–1184. 4 Meyer HH, Stutts LA. The Effect of Mindset Interventions on Stress and Academic Motivation in College Students. Innov High Educ. 2024;49:783–798. 7 Crum AJ, Santoro E, Handley-Miner I, et al. Evaluation of the “Rethink Stress” Mindset Intervention: A Metacognitive Approach to Changing Mindsets. J Exp Psychol Gen. 2023. 3 Laferton JAC, Fischer S, Ebert DD, et al. The Effects of Stress Beliefs on Daily Affective Stress Responses. Ann Behav Med. 2020;54(4):258–267. 5 UCSF Stress Measurement Network. Beliefs about Stress . 2026. 6
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD February 24, 2026
References: Qiang S, Wu J, Zheng D, et al. The effect of stress mindset on psychological pain: the chain mediating roles of cognitive reappraisal and self-identity. Front Psychol. 2025;16. 1 Bosshard M, Gomez P. Effectiveness of stress arousal reappraisal and stressisenhancing mindset interventions on task performance outcomes: a meta-analysis. Sci Rep. 2024. 2 Zhao S, Chen P, Jin L, et al. Unlocking Emotional Well-Being: Evaluation of a Stress Mindset Intervention With a Metacognitive Approach. Emotion. 2025;25(5):1169–1184. 4 Meyer HH, Stutts LA. The Effect of Mindset Interventions on Stress and Academic Motivation in College Students. Innov High Educ. 2024;49:783–798. 7 Crum AJ, Santoro E, Handley-Miner I, et al. Evaluation of the “Rethink Stress” Mindset Intervention: A Metacognitive Approach to Changing Mindsets. J Exp Psychol Gen. 2023. 3 Laferton JAC, Fischer S, Ebert DD, et al. The Effects of Stress Beliefs on Daily Affective Stress Responses. Ann Behav Med. 2020;54(4):258–267. 5 UCSF Stress Measurement Network. Beliefs about Stress . 2026. 6
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD December 6, 2025
Simplify your day with essentialism: set priorities, eliminate the non‑essential, time‑block deep work, and measure progress for stress‑free productivity.
By Mohamad-Ali Salloum, PharmD December 3, 2025
Explore the science of cognitive dissonance and learn how attitude change occurs, why dissonance matters, and what recent brain studies reveal about decision-making and self-control.
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