Ep29 - Why I Started Therapy

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Several months ago I decided to begin weekly therapy sessions. However, I used to believe therapy wasn't for me and unnecessary. As I've developed and grown, I have found that therapy can be beneficial to anyone. In fact, studies show that in the United States, 46.4% of people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime.

Several months ago I decided to begin weekly therapy sessions. However, I used to believe therapy wasn't for me and unnecessary. As I’ve developed and grown, I have found that therapy can be beneficial to anyone. In fact, studies show that in the United States, 46.4% of people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Mental illness can be defined as everyday disturbances that affect the way you function in everyday life OR a serious mental disorder. So as you listen to today’s episode, do so with an open mind and receptive heart.

ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/201710/10-reasons-why-people-refuse-talk-therapists

• https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-conditions

• https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2019/02/5-surprising-mental-health-statistics/#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20almost,equivalent%20to%2043.8%20million%20people.

• https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness

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