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All in the Mind

Toxic positivity

Jun 18, 2024
Psychologist Dr. Linda Blair, GP Dr. Anisha Patel, and wellbeing consultant Benjy Kusi discuss toxic positivity, the impact on mental health, and the importance of embracing negative emotions. They highlight the harm of suppressing feelings, share personal experiences, and stress the value of authentic self-expression for well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • Suppressing negative emotions can be demoralizing and harmful to one's wellbeing.
  • Toxic positivity in professional settings can hinder addressing genuine concerns and contribute to employee burnout.

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Understanding Toxic Positivity

Toxic positivity, where individuals feel pressured to maintain a constant positive attitude, has gained prominence, leading to potential harm. Clinical psychologist Dr. Linda Blair highlights how dismissing negative emotions, such as telling a friend in distress 'it'll be fine,' can be demoralizing. The panel at the Cheltenham Science Festival, including Dr. Anisha Patel, who encountered toxic positivity during her battle with cancer, analyzed the negative impacts of suppressing authentic feelings.

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