Clin Psychol Rev November 2010 PMID 21151705

Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health.

Todd B Kashdan, Jonathan Rottenberg

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What people are saying

The collective discussions show strong support for the importance of psychological flexibility, often emphasizing its role in emotional regulation and trust, as seen in comments about processing negative emotions and references to research studies. The tone is positively framed, highlighting the article’s potential to deepen understanding and influence mental health approaches, which explains the high interest and moderate engagement scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of psychological flexibility in health, with supportive comments emphasizing its benefits and relevance.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity about the topic, mentioning it repeatedly and referencing related concepts like emotional self-control and metacognition.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage thoughtfully, citing research studies and discussing practical applications such as trust-building and emotion regulation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article encourages meaningful reflection and could influence perspectives on mental health strategies, indicating a moderate to high impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The article emphasizes that psychological flexibility—a person's ability to adapt to different situations, shift mindsets, and stay aligned with their core values—is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of mental health.
  • It discusses how traditional views focus mainly on positive emotions and satisfying basic needs like belonging, competence, and autonomy, but these don't fully explain the complex and conflicting forces we experience in everyday life.
  • The authors review research from various fields like emotion regulation, mindfulness, social psychology, and neuropsychology, highlighting that enhancing psychological flexibility could lead to better mental health and more effective interventions.]

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Bianca Sparacino
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An interesting study that defines why it is so important to learn how to move through, process, and utilize negative emotions rather than just focusing on escaping them. Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health.

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@LangmanVince . Emotional Self-Control will be BENEFICIAL : 1- https://t.co/wLVa5S8jeK 2- https://t.co/Lt1g4ADvRK .

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Lee Stevenson
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Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health https://t.co/83TFCQINfE

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Sandra Molano Msc
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An Introduction to Psychological Flexibility and Metacognition (Compilat... https://t.co/NQCfTqI7Cm via @YouTube

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actu ing
@ActuIng2024 · X

@LangmanVince . Emotional Self-Control will be BENEFICIAL : 1- https://t.co/wLVa5S8jeK 2- https://t.co/Lt1g4ADvRK .

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Lee Stevenson
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今日のあぶすと① 「心理的健康を理解するうえで心理的柔軟性が重要」って研究 https://t.co/Z5HCatc8nu

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Dr. Maika Steinborn
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When we trust someone, we make ourselves pretty vulnerable - depending on what kind of a relationship it is. That's why it's essential to take time getting to know new people and gradually observing their trustworthiness. #selfleadershipexperts #trust https://t.co/vb9pOTmOah

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Dr. Maika Steinborn
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What's the best way to be or act? What's the best strategy? The truth is: that depends! #selfleadershipexperts #psychologicalflexibility #flexibility #flexible https://t.co/qnwKx02bLG

Dec 4, 2020 · 62 followers View post →
Mind-Brain Talks
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An Introduction to Psychological Flexibility and Metacognition (Compilat... https://t.co/NQCfTqI7Cm via @YouTube

Sep 5, 2020 · 1 like · 159 followers View post →
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Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health https://t.co/NBXgXKYOHQ

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An interesting study that defines why it is so important to learn how to move through, process, and utilize negative emotions rather than just focusing on escaping them. Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health.

Oct 2, 2019 · 105 likes · 25 shares · 24,160 followers View post →