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The benefits and dangers of self-diagnosing your mental health …

As mental illness becomes increasingly visible and slowly de-stigmatised, and access to NHS services is limited, there’s no doubt that more and more people are diagnosing themselves using the internet. Alongside regulated content – like the NHS website, which … See more

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Is hypnosis the next big wellness trend

WEBAs 2021 chugs on, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are at an all-time high, many are looking for new wellness treatments that feel both holistic …

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The mental health zines filling the gap that therapy doesn’t

WEBAt the intersection of self-advocacy and grassroots activism, zines and independent magazines have become an increasingly popular resource to find …

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Doctors admit BMI is racist and has caused ‘historical harm’

WEBThe American Medical Association is no longer recommending the use of BMI (body mass index) as a measure of health and weight, after years of controversy …

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What is cellular beauty

WEBA new beauty trend is rising that harnesses the power of science: see cellular beauty. “The idea behind cellular beauty is to support the cellular processes that …

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Abso-bloody-lutely: Five uses for your period blood every month

WEBPlants love it and you can give it to them in two ways. The first way is to dilute it by pouring a full menstrual cup’s worth into a large container of water. The …

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Unpacking fashion’s mental health problem Dazed

WEBUnpacking fashion’s mental health problem. We discuss the topic of mental health with a selection of industry insiders. This week (May 16-22) is Mental …

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Inside the rising ‘muscle dysmorphia crisis’ among young men

WEBInside the rising ‘muscle dysmorphia crisis’ among young men. Defined as a preoccupation with one’s perceived lack of muscularity, muscle dysmorphia is becoming …

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Julie: the brand that wants to revolutionise the morning-after-pill

WEBJulie is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive (Levonorgestrel 1.5mg) that helps prevent pregnancy by temporarily delaying or stopping ovulation. FDA-approved, …

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Scalp health 101: Expert advice to keep your hair healthy and …

WEBScalp health is key to the overall health and growth of your hair. “Think of your scalp as the soil in a garden,” Jen Atkin, celebrity hair guru and founder of Ouai, …

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How wellness became a secular new age religion Dazed

WEBWith exercise as a form of religious ritual and juice detoxes as kind of ascetic self-mortification, wellness offers us the sense of belonging that traditional …

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This gallery shows art exclusively by mental health patients

WEB10October 2016. Text Thea Bichard. In an unassuming corner of Hornsey, two therapists are leading a quiet revolution to change the way that mental health care is provided, …

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Inside the murky world of psych ward TikTok Dazed

WEBI’m scrolling through a sea of “siren eyes vs doe eyes” and dance routine videos when I see a TikTok that stops my thumb in my tracks. In the video, titled “ first …

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Day6’s Jae Park is leading K-pop’s vital mental health conversation

WEBWhile Day6’s high energy work is reminiscent of early 2000s pop punk bands like All Time Low, the aeJ project tracks are tranquil, almost dreamlike, revealing a softer …

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How to date when you’re mentally ill Dazed

WEBBut the key is to be honest. You don’t have to tell them on the first date, or solemnly sit them down and tell them as if it’s the end of the world. It’s enough to float …

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5 films that do a good job of exploring mental illness Dazed

WEBTHE HOURS (2002) Fairly relentless in its bleak mood and serious subject matter, The Hours centres on Virginia Woolf's efforts to finish her novel Mrs Dalloway …

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This book shows how men are using photography to address …

WEBEvery day we are inundated with thousands of images – visuals that dictate how we perceive reality. For men, tropes of masculinity embedded in visual culture …

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It’s official: the UK healthcare system is failing women

WEBAs a student doctor and a woman, I found the report incredibly damning. At the same time, it was an unsurprising read. We know that medical myths about gender …

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How should we tackle fashion’s body image issues

WEBCaryn Franklin: Becca makes important points. There are many studies to show that body image anxiety is affected by the prolific appearance of the fashion …

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Why Tracey Emin’s work is so intensely personal, in her own words

WEB“Sex was a wild escape from all the shit that surrounded me.” Sex is a theme that encompasses nearly all of Emin’s early work. When living in Margate, sex was a …

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