“We’ll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness?”

In his recent TedTalk, Guy Winch–a psychologist and author–made a compelling case for emotional hygiene.

You can view the video below, or read the transcript here. For more information on Guy Winch, visit his website.