The Mental Health Tricks That Actually Work (From Someone Who's Tried Everything)

The Mental Health Tricks That Actually Work (From Someone Who's Tried Everything)

April 29, 2026 · 26 min

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Jenny Lawson and Meredith Arthur share effective mental health strategies for managing anxiety and overthinking.

When anxiety is running the show and your brain won't quit, humor might be more than a coping mechanism—it might be a survival strategy. Jenny Lawson kicks things off with hard-won tips for staying alive, happy, and creative in spite of it all. Then Meredith Arthur offers practical relief for overthinkers whose minds just won't stop. Sponsored By: Notion — Try Custom Agents now at ⁠notion.com/daily

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