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May 2021
13m 22s

Ways to Improve Mental Health with Nawal...

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About this episode

Brain coach and PhD student Nawal Mustafa advocates for affordable ways to take care of mental health. When not studying clinical neuropsychology, Mustafa influences brain health and science to her 550K+ followers on her Instagram page, @thebraincoach.

Today, Mustafa shares ten forms of affordable therapy that anyone can incorporate into their daily routines. We discuss social connections, natural mood boosters, and how to create positive mindsets to handle stress and anxiety.

We talk about:

  • Forms of therapy
  • Covid-19 mental health effects
  • Social connections and mental wellness
  • Sleep and nutrition for brain functioning
  • Exercise and sunlight exposure for mood boosts
  • Routine, structure and mindset for managing stress and emotions
  • Self-compassion and setting realistic goals for handling anxiety
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