Getting fewer than 7 hours of sleep is detrimental to your health. This can cause increased irritability, stress, erratic behavior, poor cognitive functioning and even psychotic episodes. In the long run these symptoms can lead to the development of serious mental health issues.

Depression can look differently for everyone. Some common characteristics include, low mood, lack of interest in activities… feelings of hopelessness/worthlessness, and even suicidal thoughts. How can we support a friend or loved one suffering from depression?

Connection takes a little time but having a therapist that you truly connect with will aid you immensely in your personal growth.

What a powerful read! Renowned trauma expert. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk dove deep into trauma, its causes/effects offering a new paradigm to the understanding of trauma.

I like that it highlighted that anxiety can be managed without the help of medications. Proper mindfulness techniques and the changing of habits can work amazingly in battling anxiety.

Self-doubt and personal incompetence can be paralyzing fears that we internalize.

The book was good at introducing key components of trauma and how it affects us beginning at a young age.

The process of thinking about the same thought continuously is called rumination.