7 Things That Harm Your Mental Health
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2020-06-15

Identifying some mental health pitfalls can be the first step towards improving your mental health. Your metal health requires as much attention as your physical health. It is important to look out for any habits of yours that may be negatively affecting your mental health. If you make an effort to recognize and eliminate such habits from your life, your mental health will certainly thank you for it. 

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Writer: Monica Taing
Script editor: Rida Batool & Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Alexandre Szolnoky
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