In this video, Dr. Debra Kissen breaks down how negative thinking patterns operate in depression — and why simply “thinking more positively” isn’t the solution.
Depressive thinking tends to be global, fixed, and future-focused, often reinforcing withdrawal and hopelessness. Dr. Kissen explains how these thought patterns are part of a low-energy brain state and how CBT approaches negative thinking differently in depression than in anxiety disorders.
You’ll learn why cognitive work in depression is meant to support action rather than replace it, how rumination functions as a maintaining loop, and how small shifts in thinking can help create enough flexibility for behavioral change to occur.
This video is helpful for clinicians who want a clearer framework for treating depressive thinking and for individuals who feel stuck in cycles of hopeless thoughts and low motivation.
