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To the Bone: creating eating disorder awareness or doing harm?
Unhelpful stereotypes that disguise the true extent of eating disorders are present in the Netflix series
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The incidence of parents delaying the start to school has doubled. Why are they making this choice?
Do we inherit masculine and feminine behaviours?
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The concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end – here’s why
Some mental health professionals believe that 'psychosis spectrum disorder' is a better description of a problem that has for too long been written off as untreatable
Can stress during pregnancy harm my baby?
There are a number of ways to reduce levels of tension and make way for a smoother postnatal experience
Evidence is clear on the benefits of legalising same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage leads to a host of social and even public health benefits - and the benefits accrue to all of society
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