Psych Bytes Podcast
Psych Bytes Podcast
Psych Bytes
Rest for the Weary: Mental Health Benefits of Downtime
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Jul 5, 2019 at 12:00 pm.
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Rest for the Weary: Mental Health Benefits of Downtime



How rested do you feel right now? Americans, in particular, are struggling with rest. The United States produces a lot of research on the benefits of downtime, yet our country seems to be the one receiving the least amount of time off.



In this episode of the Psych Bytes podcast, Craig Pohlman, Ph.D., and Jennifer Fights, LPC, analyzes a few reasons why Americans are getting less rest. They also share practical tips and tricks on how to ensure that your downtime is spent wisely!