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‘I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m worried’ — mum’s fear for autistic son as special schools say they’re full

?Natalee O’Reilly has spent the last six months trying to find a school for her son. She is worried that Carter (13) is at risk of being forgotten in the education system and will have nowhere to go come September.

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David Beckham desvela el alcance de su TOC: “Cuando todos duermen, yo limpio las velas usadas y me aseguro de que todo esté ordenado”

El exfutbolista revela detalles inéditos de su vida en una nueva serie documental que Netflix estrenará a finales de este año y por la que le han pagado 18 millones de euros

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The role of somatosensory stimulation in social phobia—An analysis of hand coordination in patients and therapeutic dyads during psychodynamic psychotherapy

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 334-348, June 2023.

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EPISODE 2: Recovery, Music & Dogs

Josh Santana is a musician and music instructor in the Boston area. He spoke to NAMI Chief Medical Officer Ken Duckworth about his experiences growing up as an exceptionally bright student but also a kid who dealt with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and bipolar disorder. He talks about his journey to better mental health, how his dog helped him immeasurably and his work with the ME2 Orchestra, a musical organization for people dealing with mental illness and the people who love them. This conversation was part of Dr. Duckworth’s research for the book, You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health–With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families. Hear more episodes of this and other podcasts and nami.org/podcast.

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Help for Anxious Children: A Pilot Study in Emotion-Focused Training

Anxiety disorders are quite common among children and adolescents. While there are effective treatments available, studies show that 40% of children still experience significant symptoms even after treatment. That’s why we need alternative therapeutic approaches. One promising method is emotion-focused parental interventions, which have been found to address children’s internalizing difficulties effectively. However, there is

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Harvard Chan School opens Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness

A study by a Brown researcher found mindfulness training reduces blood pressure, which can prevent cardiovascular disease. A Vanderbilt scientist showed meditation, like sleep, helps the glymphatic system get rid of metabolic waste from our brains, a key to brain health. One study at the University of California, San Francisco, found mindfulness can lead to

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