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Why the causes of poor mental health may share a common root

The neat picture we once had about the causes of mental illness has turned out to be wrong, but we are building an understanding of a new single underlying factor

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As awareness of 'hidden' conditions rises, research must keep up

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ADHD: What's behind the recent explosion in diagnoses?

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Lack of neuron ‘pruning’ may be behind many brain-related conditions

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Role-play therapy: Can Dungeons & Dragons help improve mental health?

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How to stop procrastinating and start getting things done

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We must treat therapy with scientific rigour to see if it works

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How do we know that therapy works, and which kind is best for you?

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How do we know that therapy works, and which kind is best for you?

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Why we fall for wellness, even when the science says it doesn't work

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Why we fall for wellness, even when the science says it doesn't work

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Presence review: A lively look at why we experience ghostly presences

Many people feel an uncanny "presence" when no one is there. Ben Alderson-Day explores why this is, in a lively and comprehensive book

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Wearable anti-anxiety device strokes your arm with a furry pompom

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Rise in US gun sales during the pandemic linked to extremist beliefs

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Why rivers are important for everything from biodiversity to wellbeing

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We can reduce homelessness if we follow the science on what works

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