Aug 1, 2026 · 8 min · 4 segments
Focus your mind, and clear your throat chakra with this 6 minute ujjayi breath meditation. Ujjayi is often called ocean breath because of the audible sound that is made with the exhale, but it is also…
Kelly SmithHost
We talk about mental health more openly now, but asking for help can still feel hard.

BetterHelp's 2026 State of Stigma report surveyed 2,000 Americans and revealed that 85% of Americans believe getting support is wise, yet 74% say society discourages people from doing so.

And I think that this is so tricky because even though we are talking about therapy more, I've heard from so many people that feel apprehensive to actually start therapy and give it a try because they've known someone that has maybe said something like, you know, "Therapy isn't really needed," or, "Only crazy people need therapy." And I do not like talk like that at all because it is simply not true.

I've been in therapy for years, and it is so, so helpful to have someone to talk to, and I think that therapy is an amazing step and support for your mental health.

And with over 30,000 therapists, BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform, having served over 6 million people globally, including me, and it works.

With an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 for a live session based on over 1.7 million client reviews.
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