Have you ever had an unpleasant thought or image that seems to pop into your head out of nowhere? These unwanted mental visitors, also known as intrusive thoughts, can be disturbing, distressing ...

Neither emotions nor thoughts is the real problem. They are natural, inevitable features of being human. The deeper ...

After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She ...

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's Senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with ...

Chay Venrick had cardiomyopathy, body dysmorphoa, prediabetes and anxiety. She lost 100 inches with walking, mobility, wellness retreats, and prioritizing mental health.

This means looking at your thoughts and beliefs and deciding if they serve you. It means taking small steps each day to shift how you see yourself and your life.

While we control certain thinking processes, others are automatic and uncontrollable. Choosing which thoughts to engage with helps those with ROCD reengage in their relationships.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jett Stone, author of “Quiet Your Mind,” offers guidance on how fathers can calm their thoughts and take control of their lives.

It can help to recognize that intrusive thoughts are automatic and not under your control. "Many intrusive thoughts are like little ‘ANTs'-Automatic Negative Thoughts," explains Awadallah.