How we can all improve our mental health | Monica Vermani | TEDxUofT

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Clinical Psychologist Dr. Monica Vermani does a deep dive into the power of the negative thoughts and self-limiting beliefs in our lives... where they come from, what makes them so forceful, and offers a game-changing roadmap out of negative thinking, with practical steps to challenging, reframing and replacing the thoughts that prevent us from living our highest and best life. Dr. Monica Vermani is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating trauma, stress, mood, and anxiety disorders, and a well-known public speaker, teacher, author, expert commentator, and mental health advocate. In over 25 years of clinical practice, Dr. Vermani has successfully treated thousands of patients through Supportive Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Breath~Body~Mind (BBM) practices, Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Dr. Vermani is a frequent expert commentator/contributor to major TV, radio, and podcast, online and print media outlets, including Forbes Magazine, CNN Health, NBC, CTV, NewsTalk 1010, USA Wire, Psychology Today, Business Insider, InStyle Magazine, Men’s Health, Medical News Today, Parade, HUFFPOST, Martha Stewart, Health Digest, Fast Company, Oprah Daily, Yahoo!Life, and many others. Her latest book, A Deeper Wellness, conquering stress, mood anxiety, and traumas, is available in print, eBook, and audiobook worldwide on Amazon, and at drmonicavermani.com. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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Therapy really did change my life as well. It's so important!

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