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

12 April 2023

The number of people seeking psychotherapy is on the rise, but the field has long been seen as unscientific. It is time to approach it with the same diligence as we do other treatments
Worried about the future? The science behind coping with uncertainty

Worried about the future? The science behind coping with uncertainty

16 October 2019

Living with uncertainty can be unnerving and anxiety-inducing, whether it’s climate change, Brexit, exam results or simply waiting for a call. Fortunately there are ways to build resilience

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