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Dear David: How do I help my daughters deal with their social anxiety?

In his evidence-based advice column, David Robson has some ideas for a reader worried about his daughters’ social anxiety. Self-compassion is key, he says

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Teenage girl on her way to school going out her front door. We see her from behind going out the door and holding it open. She is wearing a back pack and a denim jacket. Shot from the knees up.

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Phased introductions to smartphones will help kids more than bans

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Phased introductions to smartphones will help kids more than bans

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The truth about social media and screen time's impact on young people

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The truth about social media and screen time's impact on young people
The surprising mental health and brain benefits of weight-loss drugs

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The surprising mental health and brain benefits of weight-loss drugs

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Does coming off antidepressants really cause withdrawal symptoms?

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Race is a social construct, but racism can cause real biological harm

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Race is a social construct, but racism can cause real biological harm

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Why excessive positivity is bad for your health and mental well-being

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Why excessive positivity is bad for your health and mental well-being

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Smartphone use can actually help teenagers boost their mood

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These scientific rules of connection can supercharge your social life

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Ancient viruses in the human genome linked to mental health conditions

People with higher genetic risk for depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are more likely to have unusual activity levels of "fossil viruses" in their genomes

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Could mental health conditions be 'transmitted' among teen classmates?

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Could mental health conditions be 'transmitted' among teen classmates?

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One-day mental health workshop improves teenagers' mood for six months

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The unexpected effects of nostalgia on our health and at work

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The unexpected effects of nostalgia on our health and at work

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Are you languishing in life? Here’s how to find your purpose again

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Are you languishing in life? Here’s how to find your purpose again

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