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Why you shouldn't believe claims that there are 7 types of ADHD

Popular psychiatrist Daniel Amen says there are 7 subtypes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that display different patterns in the brain. As focus on ADHD rises, this idea is getting more attention – but it isn't backed by the evidence

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We may finally know why psychological stress worsens gut inflammation

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

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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?

Psychotherapy has never been more available and yet, with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. Thankfully, researchers are getting to grips with what really works and why

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

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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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