One thing everyone who has sought help for their mental health has heard time and time again is, “try meditation!”.
This is a very well-meaning sentiment but when your thoughts are racing and you feel like your mind is betraying you, the idea of sitting with your thoughts or sitting still and emptying your mind is near-impossible.
That being said, meditation IS good for mental health.
In fact, a 2022 study found that meditation was as effective as prolonged exposure therapy at reducing PTSD symptoms and depression...