Mental health is less complicated than you think—and it’s all about energy.
In this video, I’m going to tell you how therapy can be less uncomfortable and more effective. I am going to break down mental health into its simplest parts, so you see why most therapies are over-complicated and make your mental health journey longer than it should be. Then I’ll tell you what to look for if you want your therapy to move faster and be more effective in the long run.
Want to read the blog post associated with this video?
https://leahbensontherapy.com/mental-health-made-simple/
My name is Leah Benson. And I’m a licensed body-based psychotherapist, life coach, and psychedelic guide in Tampa, Florida.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Mental health made simple
0:36 Your brain as the conductor
1:09 Your body’s energy budget as the symphony
1:36 The definition and purpose of mood (core affect)
3:21 Our brains predict our energy needs
4:10 What does this have to do with my mental health?
5:03 Here’s how this can help you
5:25 This is a radical departure regarding emotions
6:56 The science that backs this up
9:15 Example of a momentary body budget imbalance
11:45 Example of a constant malfunction of your body budget
14:12 Simple energy function
15:30 Five pillars of mental health
16:36 Pillar #1 – FOOD
17:06 Pillar #2 – SLEEP
17:45 Pillar #3 – MOVEMENT
18:28 Pillar #4 – COMMUNITY
19:07 Pillar #5 – CONCEPTS
24:08 WARNING – This is very different from prevailing thought!
25:18 Therapy
27:01 “Science-based” therapy
30:37 Do I need therapy?
32:35 Look for these therapists
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