Cognitive Restructuring Depression Meme

Maladaptive pattern: “My boss yelled at me.” “I’m worthless.” Depression After cognitive restructuring: “My boss yelled at me.” No depression

A flowchart contrasts a maladaptive thought pattern with cognitive restructuring. After a boss yells at the person, the first path leads to “I’m worthless” and depression, while the second absurdly depicts violent self-harm and concludes “No depression.” The joke satirizes oversimplified mental-health advice and the extreme ways people may reinterpret negative thoughts. EN: A flowchart contrasts a maladaptive thought pattern with cognitive restructuring. After a boss yells at the person, the first path leads to “I’m worthless” and depression, while the second absurdly depicts violent self-harm and concludes “No depression.” The joke satirizes oversimplified mental-health advice and the extreme ways people may reinterpret negative thoughts.

• @itvbia / 12205 2021-04-28