The Negativity in Positivity

Michelle Chong, Clinical Psychologist, Oasis Place | Sarah Zehan, Clinical Psychologist

04-Oct-22 18:00

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In conjunction with World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October, we explore the often-discussed aspect of mental health- positive thinking, and how that can morph into toxic positivity. First, we look into what toxic positivity actually is, and how it affects us. And then, what can we do to unlearn toxic positivity? We discuss.

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Produced by: Evening Edition

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn

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Categories: wellness

Tags: toxic positivity, world mental health day, mental health, psychology, positive thinking,

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