In this week's episode of The Candid Cara Podcast, part 1 of 2, we take a deep dive into therapy- a topic close to my heart. We'll touch on its history, common misconceptions, key statistics, and the pivotal role therapy can play in our lives. This episode aims to foster curiosity, challenge stigmas, and help you reflect on your own perspectives about therapy.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where I'll share my personal journey with therapy and offer actionable tips for getting started!

Join the conversation: What's your experience with therapy? Have these misconceptions or statistics shaped your perspective? Let me know! I'd love to hear from you :)

References:

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/a-brief-history-of-therapy-where-it-all-began/

https://www.brownhealth.org/be-well/epidemic-loneliness-and-isolation#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Surgeon%20General's,a%20happy%20and%20healthier%20life.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/one-third-of-americans-say-they-cant-afford-therapy-as-u-s-copes-with-ongoing-mental-health-crisis-11657298164

https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/new-apa-poll-one-in-three-americans-feels-lonely-e

https://nypost.com/2019/04/30/1-in-4-americans-feel-they-have-no-one-to-confide-in/

https://lawyerwellbeing.net/ten-key-takeaways-from-the-surgeon-generals-report-on-the-epidemic-of-loneliness-and-isolation/#:~:text=The%20report%20compares%20the%20need,to%20combat%20the%20loneliness%20epidemic.

https://www.wired.com/story/therapy-broken-mental-health-challenges/

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748