We have all been there. A delayed text reply suddenly means something is wrong. A neutral comment feels oddly critical. A small situation spirals into a full-blown worst-case scenario in seconds. That mental shortcut, where the brain jumps straight to a negative conclusion, is called interpretation bias. And for people dealing with anxiety or depression, it is not just occasional overthinking; it can shape how they feel, react, and function every single day.
It will soften the way you read the world
Researchers at Mass General Brigham are trying to tackle exactly this problem with a new digital tool called HabitWorks. This app helps users gently retrain how they interpret everyday situations. It’s like a daily nudge that says, “Hey, maybe it is not that bad.” The app offers short, game-like exercises that take about five minutes. These exercises are designed to interrupt the instinct to assume the worst and replace
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