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Why We Cannot Simply “Choose Happiness” (And What We CAN Choose!)

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers

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The Ineffectiveness of Forcing Happy Thoughts in Mental Health

This chapter delves into the futility of trying to switch to a different emotion at will, emphasizing how forcing a positive emotion in times of distress can result in a counterproductive impact on mental states.

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