The brain is an organ.
This organ houses our thoughts, impulses, and emotions in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala.
Mental health problems are a biological illness in this organ. They are the result of genetic and environmental interactions, much like heart disease.
We can struggle to think of our mental health in this way as it is so intertwined with how we feel and the thoughts that go through our mind which makes it seem like there is a flaw in our character or personality. This is not the case.
Understanding our mental health can take some of the pressure off and help us be more objective.
We can begin to notice the thoughts that are unhelpful or unhealthy, the behavioural impulses or habits that have formed, and how this is impacting the way we feel.
CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) can help you with this process of becoming more objective and making changes and healthier choices to move towards a sense of ease and wellbeing.
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