5 Ways Positivity Can Hurt Your Mental Health

Generally, there is nothing wrong with having a sunny disposition towards life. It's admirable to look at the bright side of things. However, positivity must be genuine. Not a forced outlook. Toxic positivity can disguise itself as well-meaning comments or suggestions like “You’ll get over it!” or “Just be positive!”. The cult of positivity makes you feel like your opinions and feeling are unacknowledged. It typically results in denial, minimalization, or invalidation of authentic human experiences and emotions. Want to learn how to spot the signs of toxic positivity? Watch along! #toxicpositivity Credits: Script Writer: Sara Del Villar Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Marissa Rose (https://youtube.com/channel/UCd6izK93Y7rBC60IJL9Hdeg) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Cherry, K., & Goldman, R. (2021, February 1). Why Toxic Positivity Can Be So Harmful. Verywell Mind. www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958 Quintero, S., & Long, J. (2021, March 12). Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Positive Vibes. The Psychology Group Fort Lauderdale. thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/. Raypole, C., & Litner, J. (2020, July 30). It’s Tempting to Mask Your Emotions, but It Won’t Do You (or Anyone Else) Any Favors. healthline. www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/hiding-feelings. Scully , S. M. (2020, July 22). ‘Toxic Positivity’ Is Real — and It’s a Big Problem During the Pandemic. healthline. www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic. Villines, Z., & Johnson, J. (2021, March 30). Toxic positivity: Definition, risks, how to avoid, and more. Medical News Today. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/toxic-positivity. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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