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Happy Joy Smile

Drawn from real-life experiences, this short story depicts a character negotiating the UK’s current mental health system. Discover what happens as they encounter waiting lists, sketchy healthcare and punitive government bureaucracy.

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Do good mothers make good democracy?

To be psychologically fit for democracy, one distinguished paediatrician argued that you need a ‘good enough mother’ – and that we must acknowledge the bad side of our feelings.

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Healthy scepticism

Healthcare sceptics – like those opposed to Covid-19 vaccinations – often have serious, nuanced reasons for doubting medical authorities.

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  • Services of Hounslow young people's advisory service including advice on HIV/AIDS. Colour lithograph.
  • "Shaken or stirred?" : a dab of speed to give E a kick, some champagne to wash down the cocaine, a snort of poppers to take you to a higher high... / Camden & Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust ; designed by Eureka! Graphic Design Limited.
  • "Shaken or stirred?" : a dab of speed to give E a kick, some champagne to wash down the cocaine, a snort of poppers to take you to a higher high... / Camden & Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust ; designed by Eureka! Graphic Design Limited.
  • "Time, gentlemen, please!" : for many gay men, the scene revolves around bars, pubs and clubs... and alcohol can be the perfect 'social lubricant'... / Camden & Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust ; designed by Eureka! Graphic Design Limited.
  • "Time, gentlemen, please!" : for many gay men, the scene revolves around bars, pubs and clubs... and alcohol can be the perfect 'social lubricant'... / Camden & Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust ; designed by Eureka! Graphic Design Limited.
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