00:00here are five amazing facts about the human mind and mental health
00:04no five your brain can rewire itself
00:07the brains neuroplasticity allows it to form new neural connections throughout
00:12life
00:12learning new skills like playing an instrument can physically change your
00:16brain structure
00:17even in adulthood your brain is constantly changing
00:21and adapting number four memories are not fixed
00:25every time you recall a memory your brain can alter it slightly
00:29this is why I witness testimonies can be unreliable
00:33and why memories can feel different over time no
00:36three the gut brain connection is real your gut microbiome influences your
00:41mental health
00:42studies show that gut bacteria can affect mood
00:45anxiety and even depression through the gut brain access
00:49no two dreams help process emotions
00:53during REM sleep your brain processes emotional experiences
00:57so when you dream you're actually working through your feelings and stress
01:01people who lack REM sleep often struggle with emotional regulation
01:05no one the mind can trick itself the placebo effect shows how powerful belief
01:11is
01:11patients can experience real symptom relief from a sugar pill if they believe it's
01:15medicine our minds have the power to influence our bodies in amazing ways
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