If you've ever wondered whether therapy can do more than help you feel better in the moment — the answer is yes. Neuroscience now gives us a compelling picture of what's actually happening inside the brain when Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works. And it turns out, CBT doesn't just change how you think. It can create new neural pathways in your brain.

Let me walk you through what that means — and why it matters for recovery from depression.

When it comes to depression and sleep, the relationship tends to mimic a chicken-and-egg situation. It can be difficult to tell which one came first and which one followed.