Reframe Blog

Evidence-based articles on CBT, mental health, and building healthier thinking patterns.

Mental Health 5 min read

Why You Can Start Without Giving Your Name

The research-backed reason Reframe lets you begin with a pseudonym — and why that can make it easier to be honest with yourself.

July 4, 2026 Read →
CBT Basics 5 min read

Why Five Minutes a Day Beats One Long Session

A look at the research on spaced practice and retrieval — and why guided programs are built as short daily sessions instead of one big course.

July 1, 2026 Read →
Mental Health 5 min read

What a Mood Calendar Can Show You That Memory Can't

Why rating your mood in the moment — rather than trying to remember it later — reveals patterns your memory quietly edits out.

June 28, 2026 Read →
Mental Health 5 min read

The Psychology Behind That Little Streak Counter

Why tracking small wins — like the streak flame and XP in Reframe — can genuinely support a habit, and how to keep it from becoming the point.

June 25, 2026 Read →
CBT Basics 5 min read

Rumination vs. Reflection: Why Replaying Your Day Can Help — or Hurt

Going over a hard moment in your head isn't inherently bad. The difference between healthy reflection and harmful rumination comes down to one key ingredient.

June 22, 2026 Read →
Mental Health 5 min read

Why Worrying Can Feel Like Doing Something — Even When It Isn't

Chronic worry often feels like preparation. Research on anxiety suggests it may actually work as a way of avoiding the feelings underneath it.

June 18, 2026 Read →
Mental Health 6 min read

What Psychologists Actually Mean by "Imposter Syndrome"

The term has become a buzzword — but its origins in clinical research point to something specific, common, and very workable.

June 15, 2026 Read →
Mental Health 6 min read

The Science of Putting Feelings Into Words

Why writing about difficult experiences can measurably change how you feel — and what separates helpful writing from harmful rumination.

June 12, 2026 Read →
CBT Basics 8 min read

CBT vs DBT vs ACT: Which Therapy Approach Is Right for You?

A clear comparison of the three most popular evidence-based therapy approaches — and how to choose.

June 10, 2026 Read →
Therapy 4 min read

How to Share Your Thought Records With Your Therapist

Make therapy more effective by sharing structured thought records between sessions. Here's how.

June 7, 2026 Read →
Mental Health 6 min read

5 Journaling Techniques That Reduce Anxiety

Evidence-based writing techniques that calm your nervous system and create distance from anxious thoughts.

June 5, 2026 Read →
CBT Basics 7 min read

15 Cognitive Distortions That Shape Your Thinking

A complete guide to every cognitive distortion, with real-world examples you'll recognize from your own mind.

June 3, 2026 Read →
CBT Basics 5 min read

What Is a CBT Thought Record? A Beginner's Guide

Learn how thought records work, why they're the most effective CBT tool, and how to start using one today.

June 1, 2026 Read →