This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. Today, he shares some song lyrics about the challenges of depression and anxiety, and why acknowledging those difficult feelings can help us cope.

Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here!

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