47 — How Toxic Positivity Harms Your Mental Health

Toxic positivity is bad for your mental health. It could even cause depression. Toxic positivity can also cloud judgment, worsen mental health issues, and zap your motivation. Some of the things I share are how to recognize when you're being toxically positive, what the research says about the harm it can cause your mental health, and how you can still be positive without crossing the line into toxic positivity. Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive content delivered to your feed every week. Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — [email protected] Sponsors This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong, and get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices