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Carly Dober

Carly Dober

The Guardian

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Scrolling and worrying: the hidden dangers of DIY diagnosis

Ben* sat across from me, explaining how his low motivation, lethargy and trouble sleeping seemed like depression from content he had seen online. I...

26.04.2026 10

The Guardian

Carly Dober

As a psychologist, I’ve seen that polyamory doesn’t fix relationships – it reveals them

Emilio* and Jessica* sat in front of me, disconnected and barely looking at each other. They had been together for seven years and had recently opened...

01.03.2026 10

The Guardian

Carly Dober

Growing up, Bianca could never predict her father’s moods: the disorientation of an emotionally immature parent echoed into her adulthood

12.10.2025 20

The Guardian

Carly Dober

Using Generative AI for therapy might feel like a lifeline – but there’s danger in seeking certainty in a chatbot

03.08.2025 200

The Guardian

Carly Dober