as someone who deals with anxiety and depression, i’ve always had questions about mental health and how my brain works the way it does that doesn’t seem to be “normal” like other people, but i’ve never had the time to do any of the research, or the money to pay a therapist a 5 hour session where they can explain my brain and all the theories in detail lol but with this book it felt like i was talking to a friend going thru the same situation as me who had all the answers i needed, having Gemma talking to us the readers directly throughout the book felt comforting and her sharing her own experiences made me connect to her in a way that kept me interested in the book which of it didn’t have this it would’ve been just a book with lots of facts
i liked how the book was structured and all the numbers and studies that were cited were interesting
overall a great book that can help you understand the human mind and emotions

This was good, especially for Gemma's debut. I wouldn't necessarily call it a self-help book, but more like "I'm lost, asking my friend for support" and that friend comes with a pile of research to help you understand why you're feeling a certain type of way (as opposed to solutions for your problems). It was well-researched, well-written, and very all-encompassing in a Psych 101 way. I think this would be a great hit with younger girls and women who are just starting to deal with mental health issues and are in need of guidance and feeling heard.