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Therapeia

Expert insights and practical help in dealing with the emotional and psychological challenges of life

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Love

guide

How to make a long-distance relationship work

Whether an hour or an ocean apart, there will be challenges, but this therapist shows how to make the most of the upsides

by Charlie Huntington

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Change and self-development

film

A wool puppet’s stirring journey from safety into the great unknown

A film by Kobi Vogman

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Food and drink

guide

How to maintain a healthy gut

With a few lifestyle and dietary changes, you can protect your gut microbiome, boost your immunity and improve your mood

by Vincent Ho

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Trauma and PTSD

film

How small creatures helped James connect with the human-scale world

Directed by Spencer MacDonald

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Emotion regulation

guide

How to compare yourself with others fairly

Ever worry that you don’t measure up? These CBT-based practices can make social comparison less painful and more productive

by Joel Minden

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Creativity

film

A filmmaker’s never-realised ideas become an exploration of self-doubt

Directed by Cameron Nicoll