Why You Blame Yourself for Everything
A short look at self-blame and the habit of taking too much responsibility.
MENTAL HEALTH, MADE MEMORABLE
Meet Dr. Cortex.
Hyde Park Center for Healing’s official mental-health mascot turns common thinking traps into short, approachable lessons you can recognize in everyday life.
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COGNITIVE DISTORTION TUESDAY
Notice the pattern. Practice a new perspective.
Watch Dr. Cortex unpack self-blame, discounting the positive, and other habits that can shape how we interpret ourselves and the world.
Do You Downplay Your Own Success?
Learn how discounting the positive can make real progress harder to see.
Educational content only: Dr. Cortex videos are not therapy, diagnosis, medical advice, or crisis support. For personalized care, connect with a clinician.
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