From depression to anxiety, talking therapy can help with a range of issues, boosting your mental health. But how does it work? And what happens when you go and talk to a therapist?

For support and advice go to 👉 bbc.co.uk/actionline
Find out more about the BBC's Mental Health Season here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/YfRzhXDKSZQxFVn3…

Animated by Peter Caires, made in partnership with ‪@TheOpenUniversity‬.

Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 bbc.in/2F6ipav

____________________________

Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.

Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter.

So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉bbc.in/2F6ipav

Visit our website to see all of our videos: www.bbc.com/ideas
And follow BBC Ideas on Twitter: twitter.com/bbcideas

#bbcideas #mentalhealth #therapy