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The Battle For ADHD Medication

Sophie Barbe — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:05:38 +0000

By now, most people have heard about the endless waiting lists for an ADHD diagnosis. Still, the struggle doesn’t end there, with many unable to access medication or support even after their diagnosis.

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The Growth of ChatGPT Therapy: Why are Young People Turning to AI for Emotional Support?

Ella Beadman — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:29:07 +0000

In the era of social media, it is no shock that phone dependency and addictions to social media are rife, particularly among young people.

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A review of the exhibition Hiroshige: artist of the open road

embi98 — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:47:25 +0000

Emily Bird Japan’s cultural wave has washed over us once more, this time in the form of The British Museum’s latest exhibition, Hiroshige: artist of the open road. I was fortunate enough to see the new exhibition featuring some of Utagawa Hiroshige’s most renowned pieces on two occasions since its

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The Complex Reality Of Online Misogyny

Sasha White — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:31:44 +0000

The reality of online misogyny is concerning and pervasive, propagated via platforms which are normally designed to foster connection. How can this be tackled?

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Is It All Our Parents’ Fault? – The Rise In Polyamory

h.a.din — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:10:45 +0000

Looking at tropes from each generation can help determine the atmosphere of the time. For young people now, many of them, like Kirk, wonder why we've seen a significant difference in dating tropes, like polyamory.

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Online Abstinence: The Pros and Cons of Giving Up Social Media

Grace (Culhane) Rodulfo — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:19:49 +0000

The average person spends approximately 5.5 years on social media. Time offline is important, but how hard is giving up the apps?

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Periods Are Quietly Derailing Women’s Career Progression

Sasha White — Sat, 31 May 2025 03:27:25 +0000

Periods are disrupting women's career progression as the workplace fails to reflect the fluctuation of the menstrual cycle, a new survey has revealed.

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How to Combat Extremist Misogyny in the UK

Marie Kouppi — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:02:27 +0000

Extremist misogyny is a growing problem. A leaked Home Office report has identified the "manosphere" as a major factor in radicalisation. But what can be done? How do we stop the spread of extremist misogyny?

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Why Can’t Learner Drivers Get Their License?

Rebecca Richard — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:49:02 +0000

Learning to drive is an eagerly anticipated milestone. However, the rising costs of lessons, fuel and insurance, forces many learner drivers to hit the brakes on securing their licenses.

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Who Is The IUD Really For?

Ava Hicks — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:35:58 +0000

A recent post on X about the IUD received mixed responses, and has prompted a discussion about who the IUD is really for.

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