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Those ‘what I eat in a day’ TikTok videos aren’t helpful. They might even be harmful

Those ‘what I eat in a day’ TikTok videos aren’t helpful. They might even be harmful

They might seem like harmless fun but in fact they can reinforce dangerous ideas about food, weight and body image.

11.06.2025 10

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Catherine Houlihan

Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?

Procrastinating can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, but usually only works in the short term.

21.05.2025 9

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Catherine Houlihan

‘I’m a failure’: how schema therapy tackles the deep-rooted beliefs that affect our mental health

Most of us are not consciously aware of the mental blueprints that can affect our mental health and perceptions of ourselves.

22.04.2025 20

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Catherine Houlihan