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How to practice emotional first aid | Guy Winch

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How to practice emotional first aid | Guy Winch

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You’ll discover practical ways to treat emotional pain—like guilt, loss, or loneliness—just as you would physical discomfort. Guy Winch explains how to prioritize emotional hygiene and seek support when needed, making it accessible for anyone struggling with everyday psychological challenges.

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We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don’t have to. He makes a compelling case to practice emotional hygiene — taking care of our emotions, our minds, with the same diligence we take care of our bodies.

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TED published this 17:29 video tutorial on October 25, 2015. It has been watched 5,480,125 times on YouTube.

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