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Talk about your experience keeping this journal. Has it had any impact on your health (including mental health) and well-being?

Honestly, up<strong> until quite recently, [this] project has served as a pretty good substitute for seeing my therapist.</strong> It's been a really great tool to say what's on my mind without worrying about somebody judging what I have to say, and having a short period of reflection every week was quite helpful.<strong> More recently however, I've been feeling the need to actually speak with a mental health professional, </strong>since venting your feelings can only get you so far. Luckily, <strong>I just made an appointment for a mental health consultation</strong> with my university's student mental health services, and I'm <strong>hoping that will connect me with a therapist that takes my new State insurance.</strong>