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5 Proven Habits for Better Brain Health and Mental Well-Being | Dr. Ben Webb
Taking care of your brain is the key to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life-especially in midlife and beyond. In this video, neuroscientist Dr. Ben Webb shares five science-backed diet and lifestyle habits that will transform your brain health and mental well-being.
Whether you're managing the stresses of daily life, juggling work and caregiving, or simply looking to feel sharper and more energized, these practical tips will fit seamlessly into your routine. Learn how to eat for brain power, move for mental clarity, sleep for emotional balance, and connect with others for happiness.
Take control of your mental well-being and build a healthier, more resilient brain-starting today!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:38 Why Brain Health Matters
3:01 Habit 1: Nourish Your Brain with Healthy Foods
4:03 Habit 2: Move Your Body for Mental Clarity
5:29 Habit 3: Discover New Things to Boost Brain Power
6:21 Habit 4: Relax and Sleep for Emotional Balance
7:34 Habit 5: Connect with Others for Happiness
8:04 Conclusion
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Відео

Anxiety in teens: The warning signs every parent must know
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Feeling worried or anxious from time to time is completely normal. But how do parents and carers tell the difference between worries that are normal and manageable for our teenagers and those that may require some additional support? Learning how to tell the difference and understanding what you an do to help your teenager if they are struggling with their worries can make a huge difference for...
The shocking truth about depression in teenagers
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The teenage years are characterised by volatile emotions but how do we, tell the difference between what is typical and what is something more serious? Depression is sadly common amongst our teenagers and so if we can become more aware of the signs, understand what might be the factors that are contributing to this, and learn how we can best support them, we can give them the best chance of mai...
How stress impacts the teen brain and What parents can do
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Our teenagers are living through incredibly stressful times. Their brains, however, are not yet equipped with the levels of protection that we, as adults, have. The impact of this can be far-reaching across their sense of self, their learning and their emotional well-being. Given that we, as parents, cannot always take the source of stress away for our teenager, we have to look at other ways we...
The reasons behind your parenting style
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The reasons behind your parenting style
The Surprising Secret to Staying Connected with Your Teenager
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The rollercoaster that is parenting a teenager can leave us feeling the highest of highs when we get it right, and the lowest of lows when we feel we are not. As we learn more about the brains of our teenagers, we can learn new ways of using our relationship with them to guide their behaviour and reduce conflict and confrontation. We can learn that it is not about always getting it right, but a...
Unlocking the Hidden Power of Teenage Relationships
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Being a teenager, navigating the path into adulthood and forming an independent sense of identity can be complex. Your relationship with them, however, can be an important vehicle through which they learn many of the key skills to successfully achieve this. Being more aware of how your relationship can do this will not only help you to understand more of your teenager’s behaviour, but will also...
Teenage Alcohol and Drugs: Watching you watching me
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By 15 years old, 70% of teenager have tried alcohol and cannabis is responsible for more than 70% of admissions to rehabilitation centres. For parents and teenager, drug and alcohol use and abuse are some of the most challenging habits to deal with during adolescence. So, what are the effects of alcohol and cannabis on your teenager’s brain? And why do teenagers seem so intent on drinking alcoh...
Teens Screens and Social Media: Time to come off devices
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Screens and social media dominate a teenager’s life and this is one of the most important and pressing issues for parents of teenagers. It certainly feels like that parenting teenagers is much harder now than ever before because of the disruptive influence of technology in family life. And it often doesn’t make a lot of sense why they want to speed so much time consuming endless youtube videos,...
Teen Sleep: Time to get up, won’t go to sleep
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Why do teenagers need more sleep? And why are there sleeping patterns so different to their parents and younger siblings? If they are allowed to sleep, teenagers will typically get around 9 to 10 hours of sleep per night, wake late and stay up to the early hours of the morning. But the amount that teenagers sleep and their sleeping patterns are actually not under their conscious control. In thi...
Habits of a Teenage Brain
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Your teenager is no longer a child, but nor are they an adult yet either. Their brain is undergoing huge developmental changes at this stage of their life. As a parent, increasing your awareness of what’s going on inside their head will help you understand their strange and sometimes unexplainable behaviour. Explaining their habits and behaviours in terms of their brain function will help you t...
The Dangers of Teenagers: Why Take Risks?
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The teenage years are the most dangerous times in our lives. You are three times more likely to suffer serious injury or death during this time than adulthood or childhood. So why do teenagers take unnecessary risks and don’t seem to learn from their mistakes? We discuss three reasons: -The anticipation of pleasure is what drives teenagers to take risks -The teenage brain is not yet wired up to...
Introduction to Nurturing the Teenage Brain
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Neuroscientist and Clinical Psychologist, Dr Ben and Dr Zoe Webb will show you how to understand and manage your teen's behaviour and emotions. The course is divided into three parts and twelve lessons. The first part explains why your teenagers underdeveloped and disconnected brain is driving their seemingly unexplainable habits, like spending endless amounts of time on devices and social medi...
Parenting the Teenage Brain
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Neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, Dr Ben Webb and Dr Zoe Webb, hosting a one-off workshop on Parenting The Teenage Brain. On the live workshop, we to share our 4 essential strategies for parenting a teenage brain that we use with parents and professionals to solve common teenage problems, positively influence teenage behaviour and support teenagers emotional wellbeing. If you’ve tried t...
Safe Place
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As we learnt about in lesson four of our mini course on healing the traumatised brain, visualisation can be a really effective way of becoming emotionally regulated and getting us back into our window of tolerance. In this exercise, we’re gong to use visualisation of somewhere that you feel safe, calm or happy. This could be a real place that you might have visited or somewhere completely imagi...
Relaxation Techniques
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Relaxation Techniques
Grounding Visualisations
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Grounding Visualisations
Grounding Techniques
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Grounding Techniques
What others can do to help with early life trauma
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What others can do to help with early life trauma
What you can do to heal from early life trauma
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What you can do to heal from early life trauma
Brain Changes in Response to Trauma
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Brain Changes in Response to Trauma
The developing brain's response to stress
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The developing brain's response to stress
Healing The Traumatised Brain Course Outline
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Healing The Traumatised Brain Course Outline
Learn and Socialise To Increase Brain Capacity - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 6
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Learn and Socialise To Increase Brain Capacity - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 6
Restore and Repair Your Brain While You Sleep - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 5
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Restore and Repair Your Brain While You Sleep - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 5
Reduce Stress To Stop Your Brain Shrinking - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 4
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Reduce Stress To Stop Your Brain Shrinking - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 4
Exercise Your Body To Build a Resilient Brain - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 3
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Exercise Your Body To Build a Resilient Brain - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 3
Eat The Right Foods to Nourish Your Brain - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 2
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Eat The Right Foods to Nourish Your Brain - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 2
Change your brain for a better life - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 1
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Change your brain for a better life - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 3 - Lesson 1
Avoiding Toxins That Damage Your Brain - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 2 - Lesson 5
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Avoiding Toxins That Damage Your Brain - Dementia Prevention Program: Module 2 - Lesson 5

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  • @MarkJones-b8v
    @MarkJones-b8v 5 днів тому

    Hello Dr Ben webb I hope you are ok is That true female prefrontal cortex fully developed before male prefrontal cortex on average 2 years by age 22 23

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 5 днів тому

      Hello! Current neuroscience research indicates that female prefrontal cortex development generally finishes 1-2 years earlier than males, with completion typically occurring in the early-to-mid 20s for both sexes. The exact timing can vary between individuals.

  • @susanshewmake1430
    @susanshewmake1430 6 днів тому

    Great video

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 6 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @sunainakhu
    @sunainakhu 8 днів тому

    Hello, my mother is 72 had brain clot, she is on blood thinners medication. Having little memory loss. How long it will take her to be normal. Thanks

  • @vishalchaudhary-nf6gr
    @vishalchaudhary-nf6gr 9 днів тому

    Fantastic video! Meditation helped me manage my emotions better, and Planet Ayurveda’s Brahmi capsules gave me the mental energy I needed. My neighbor swears by their herbal supplements for managing her stress too. Truly life-changing!

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 9 днів тому

      Glad the video was helpful.

  • @itgetter9
    @itgetter9 11 днів тому

    As of Feb 2025, I will have 2 years of lap swimming 3-5 times per week. I've literally never felt better, and that goes for both physically and mentally/emotionally. And I'm in my 50s.

  • @itgetter9
    @itgetter9 11 днів тому

    I like any video that deals with the bodily effects of swimming. Thank you for this one!

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 11 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful.

  • @DrBenWebb
    @DrBenWebb 14 днів тому

    Download FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: shorturl.at/eP2kY

  • @DrBenWebb
    @DrBenWebb 21 день тому

    ►► Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: shorturl.at/P8JyQ

  • @DrBenWebb
    @DrBenWebb 21 день тому

    ►► Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: shorturl.at/P8JyQ

  • @DrBenWebb
    @DrBenWebb 21 день тому

    ►► Download our FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: shorturl.at/P8JyQ

  • @seetachoudhary2371
    @seetachoudhary2371 22 дні тому

    Sir i can fell something movement in my right brain 🧠

  • @VernonRhem
    @VernonRhem 26 днів тому

    19 months of repair too long 0:31

  • @MusongKim
    @MusongKim 27 днів тому

    Thought's on micro dosing ? Psychedelics?

  • @Opkr-vd6yr
    @Opkr-vd6yr 28 днів тому

    A really great video man

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 28 днів тому

      Glad you liked it.

  • @frankconley7630
    @frankconley7630 29 днів тому

    Where is resources section? Anybody . The twelve activities?

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 28 днів тому

      It is at the bottom of the description below the video. Here is the link: shorturl.at/xhWoL

  • @frankconley7630
    @frankconley7630 29 днів тому

    4 likes and 2 comments? This video is fantastic. So helpful, comprehensive, and intelligent .

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 28 днів тому

      Glad you found it helpful.

  • @colin4215
    @colin4215 Місяць тому

    I’ve been swimming since childhood, I love it. No matter what exercise I move to, I always go back to my swims. It gives me a mood boost like no other and really stabilises my mental health. 3-4 times a week optimal for me and I try to stay consistent.

  • @cherylcampbell7495
    @cherylcampbell7495 Місяць тому

    Why I bought long term insurance. Scary stuff

  • @DrBenWebb
    @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

    40 brain-healthy foods to lose weight. Download our FREE Brain-Healthy Recipe Book shorturl.at/5xJeC

  • @DrBenWebb
    @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

    Download FREE Brain Health Guide “6 Steps to a Healthy Brain HERE: shorturl.at/eP2kY

  • @wheredough420
    @wheredough420 Місяць тому

    What if your daughter doesn't hasn't talked to you in 5 years because of being brainwashed by the mother, your mother, and your sister?

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      So sorry to hear that. Try connecting with using the methods we talked about.

  • @karripadmakar5475
    @karripadmakar5475 Місяць тому

    Doc,Reply i had brain shrink like 2days after some minor accident now i cant feel environment how to cure these ?

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      We don't offer medical advice on thsi channel.

    • @karripadmakar5475
      @karripadmakar5475 Місяць тому

      @DrBenWebb please tell me treatment atleast

  • @andrinoegs4653
    @andrinoegs4653 Місяць тому

    Yang bahas indonesiatidak ada yaaku tau Itu rahasia dokterjg padatidak bikin video

  • @user-gs8jv4oq6w
    @user-gs8jv4oq6w Місяць тому

    I always go for a swim after a hard day at work

  • @SbongileIrene-ce7ni
    @SbongileIrene-ce7ni Місяць тому

    How long brain heal it self

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Very much depends upon the severity of the damage.

    • @Justinjoise
      @Justinjoise 4 дні тому

      6 years or more ?

  • @felicisimomalinao1981
    @felicisimomalinao1981 Місяць тому

    So, Dr Webb advised taking Omega 3 and 6 and health foods.

  • @canoegirl6335
    @canoegirl6335 Місяць тому

    I have terrible morning anxiety but can last throughout the day. It’s so debilitating for me. I’m on an ssri and lorazepam and yet still feeling overwhelmed. I’m going to try this yoga sequence daily and hope it helps me feel better. Thank you!

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      We very much hope it helps.

  • @Your-friend16
    @Your-friend16 Місяць тому

    Why do you not have that doctor title under your videos ?

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      No reason.

    • @Your-friend16
      @Your-friend16 Місяць тому

      @DrBenWebb big reason your not a real doctor

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      ​@@Your-friend16Not sure what you mean about "under your video". I have a PhD in neuroscience which is why I have Dr. before my name and feel like I have some authority to speak about these issues, but I am very happy to hear your point of view.

    • @Your-friend16
      @Your-friend16 Місяць тому

      @DrBenWebb every real doctor has the title hylighted by UA-cam to prove their a real doctor, you don't have it.

  • @matshagstrom9839
    @matshagstrom9839 Місяць тому

    My son is about to turn 17. His mother and I do not talk to each other. We were tight until he was 14 when he stopped all communication with me. He now lives with his mother full time. He will not respond to call, texts or emails. His mother is also not responding to my enquiries. This was crushing for me. I became depressed for over a year. I only have one child and his withdrawal has been soul crushing for me. I have slowly come to the conclusion that the best I can do is to focus on myself so that if and when he does decide to open up to me he will find me being healthy and happy. This has been really hard

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Sounds like a very good plan. My very best wishes.

  • @larianton1008
    @larianton1008 Місяць тому

    2mins to get to point. Speed up!!!!

  • @JGPLAYZTHIS
    @JGPLAYZTHIS Місяць тому

    can we smash (the like and subscribe button :)

  • @WendyHayden-f6z
    @WendyHayden-f6z 2 місяці тому

    Hey check the jails for under aged kids. Please that behavior is strong in the jails in Athens TN area and Monroe ilcounty. They won't tell the truth because they scared 😊

  • @user-cc5od3zk4p
    @user-cc5od3zk4p 2 місяці тому

    HRT gave me my life back.

  • @haniahmed7534
    @haniahmed7534 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much

  • @WhereIsWisdom7
    @WhereIsWisdom7 2 місяці тому

    No studies, no re-search, quoted? Yes, any form of exercise is better than none. Yes, swimming is good for you. But how much? How often? What a waste of 12 minutes.

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Sorry you didn't find the video helpful.

  • @iH8816
    @iH8816 2 місяці тому

    Alot of doctors are no help , they brush you off ,or act like they dont hear anything your telling, well said perimenopause hell.

  • @iH8816
    @iH8816 2 місяці тому

    Ive been through hell, yes that waking up feeling like ive been drinking all night, anxiety , brainfog hunger, weaight gain , sadness., fibrods.

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      So sorry to hear that.

  • @elenariu7991
    @elenariu7991 2 місяці тому

    But HRT is not the only things that GP's can and should prescribe is it? They could look at your lifestyle, and other alternatve.options. Giving girls the pill is not good sdvice. Is simply dissociating from their mentrual cycle and their body and flatlining them hormonally.

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Thank you for your comment.

  • @Belinda99
    @Belinda99 3 місяці тому

    I HAVE BIPOLAR AND HAVE BEE SWIMMING AT LEAST 3 TIMES a week ow for the last 2 years i foud it has helped me greatly - many thanks for the video its great to hear how beneficial it is - i know it wsa really good but didnt realise it was so good for brain health

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Wonderful. Glad it was helpful.

  • @claire-ui6pu
    @claire-ui6pu 3 місяці тому

    My son told me to shut up twice this morning I’m not doing well with parenting at any age I do try but this isn’t panning out great

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Keep trying to connect with him, even when it feels challenging.

    • @claire-ui6pu
      @claire-ui6pu Місяць тому

      @@DrBenWebb it’s been coming along well. I think he is just going into a new phase and trying to separate from me more now. Between this message and today I’ve seen improvements so I won’t give up on trying my best to improve my understanding and parenting skills

  • @leetje109
    @leetje109 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for putting what I knew in words! I couldnt explain this to my kid, but my kid understood this explaination as well.

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Excellent Glad you found it helpful.

  • @KennedyNicole-te9vi
    @KennedyNicole-te9vi 3 місяці тому

    My husband first experienced confusion and loss of memory in May of 2012 while undergoing rehab for alcoholism. Being home seemed to help him until 2017 when he gradually began experiencing Alzheimer’s symptoms. He had four to five hours a day where he wanted to get a "greyhound" to "go home." Also, he thinks I am his sister and believes he has rented a car (he hasn't driven in 5 years). His personal hygiene was in the tank, it was necessary for him to change two to three times a day. Without long-term insurance for his care, it was becoming stressful to care for him. This year our family friend "Ken" introduced and started him on BRONGEE HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS for Alzheimers and Dementia, 2 months into treatment he improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally gone. No case of Alzheimer’s, hallucination, forgetfulness, and others, he’s strong again and able to go about daily activities. Contact Dr. Rohan today via whatsapp +393510553632 As this may also help you or your loved one get rid of dementia.

  • @josephplatania5593
    @josephplatania5593 3 місяці тому

    They’re healthy and smart and engaging sometimes.

  • @mdej1991
    @mdej1991 3 місяці тому

    What is relationship between emotion and thoughts.

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your question. The relationship between emotions and thoughts is complex and bidirectional. Emotions can shape our thoughts, and thoughts can trigger or modify our emotions. Our interpretation of events (thoughts) often determines the emotional response.Strong emotions can lead to biased thinking or irrational beliefs. Thoughts and emotions can reinforce each other, creating cycles of positive or negative experiences. Cognitive strategies (like reframing) can be used to manage emotions..Emotions and thoughts involve overlapping brain regions and neural networks.Emotional experiences often lead to stronger, more vivid memories.Both emotions and thoughts play crucial roles in how we make choices.

  • @mdej1991
    @mdej1991 3 місяці тому

    Thanks!

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your support.

  • @adanali63
    @adanali63 3 місяці тому

    Bro did that in one take 😂🫡

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Thank you for your comment.

  • @louisekennedy9003
    @louisekennedy9003 3 місяці тому

    My dreams have been troubling me and i found this an excellent ..and reassuring ..explanation of what they meant. Thank you Dr Webb

  • @julieletts4430
    @julieletts4430 3 місяці тому

    Hi, I know Dr Webb does not give out medical advice. I’m desperate and would appreciate any comments. I have symptoms that have been dismissed by all medical folk so far. Has anyone heard of, what I call “brain tremors”. These can be mild or strong, happen when falling asleep or wake me up. I also have now developed body jerks. Again affecting my sleep. Consequently I’m a walking zombie. Thanks ❤

    • @reachhonduras8955
      @reachhonduras8955 3 місяці тому

      Yes, I had those brain tremors when I entered full menopause (no period for a year). It was more like brain zaps. My body also shook and I felt like my nerves were on edge. It was a horrible experience!

    • @julieletts4430
      @julieletts4430 3 місяці тому

      @@reachhonduras8955 Hi, thanks for replying. Do you still suffer or is there something you do/take that helps? Thanks, Julie x

    • @sammygirl954
      @sammygirl954 Місяць тому

      @@reachhonduras8955I have this too, it feels like you’re body is shaking from the inside out or you’re legs or sometimes it goes though you. Or just your head. Mainly when you’re about to sleep.

  • @jod5834
    @jod5834 3 місяці тому

    thanks

  • @polashrajkonwar2765
    @polashrajkonwar2765 3 місяці тому

    Sir how can i recover from PSSD, emotional blunting, anhedonia.Pleasevmake a video

    • @DrBenWebb
      @DrBenWebb Місяць тому

      Will do.

    • @polashrajkonwar2765
      @polashrajkonwar2765 Місяць тому

      @DrBenWebb Please we the PSSD community has been neglected by the medical community.We feel like zombie,psychopath ect..etc..🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭