Mental Health
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Petition to scrap ‘fat shaming’ Netflix series Insatiable reaches 100,000 signatures
In Depth Trailer for the show was branded ‘irresponsible and dangerous' by health experts
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Teenager's notes on bridge help save six lives in Sunderland
In Depth Paige Hunter wrote more than 40 heartfelt notes and attached them to railings of the Wearmouth Bridge
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How virtual reality can cure phobias
Speed Read Study finds confronting fears in VR alongside avatar therapist helps people overcome fear of heights
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Is sex addiction really a mental health disorder?
Speed Read Classification by WHO opens the door to treatment on the NHS
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Why British police are so stressed
Speed Read Number of officers off sick with mental health issues has soared by 77% in four years
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Penis study axed after photo data compromised
In Depth Study findings skewed after participants submit images of SpongeBob SquarePants
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What is Doki Doki Literature Club and was it linked to boy’s suicide?
In Depth Father of the dead teenager says animated interactive psychological horror game ‘dragged him in’
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Why narcissists are more likely to be successful
In Depth New research suggests personality trait contributes to higher levels of achievement
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How to make British people happy
Speed Read Survey finds socialising, sleep and a good sex life are key - along with avoiding public transport
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Breakthrough study identifies 44 genes linked to depression
Speed Read Discovery raises hopes of a new generation of treatments for the disorder
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Dwayne Johnson and nine other celebrities on dealing with depression
In Depth Former wrestler speaks of trauma following his mother’s suicide attempt when he was a teenager
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Antidepressants do work, biggest ever study finds
Speed Read Scientists claim to have finally resolved debate - but others disagree
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Is there a ‘toxic’ link between iPhones and children?
Speed Read Shareholders want Apple to study mental health impact of devices
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Facebook’s cure for social media ills? More Facebook
Speed Read Online giant says posting more can improve low moods
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