When you're going through a tough time, one of the best things you can do is to open up and talk about what's going on.

But why is talking so effective?

[Title card] Young people say...

Talking makes you feel less alone. It makes me feel like I'm not the only one overthinking everything. 

It's not like I want someone to solve my problems for me. I just needed someone to listen and I felt so much better after just letting it out. 

Finding someone to talk to was a huge part of me getting through a really tough time, and I wish I'd done it a lot sooner than I did it.

[Title card] Experts say...

Talking can provide stress relief and can lighten the load of a particular concern that someone might be having.

When someone opens up and talks about what's happening for them, they can sort of start to break down problems into smaller parts, which can help to reduce that feeling of being overwhelmed.

If you're going through a rough time, finding someone that you trust to talk to is really important.

Sometimes choosing someone outside of the situation can really help to alter your perspective and shed a new light on an issue that's been troubling.

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