Did you know that putting pen to paper can help boost your mental health? Not just any kind of writing though—it’s journaling. Experts say that consistent journaling has a lot of benefits such as helping us set goals, managing our emotions, and ultimately, learning more about ourselves.

Clinical and family psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein of Hartstein Psychological Services, joins NBC News Now’s Mental Health Check to explain the benefits of journaling and how someone can get started.

Watch now to learn more.