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Dr Lydia Brown
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne
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Health & Medicine
We wish you a stress-free Christmas
The Christmas chaos leaves many of us feeling stressed and exhausted, but some simple changes can make a world of difference
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Health & Medicine
Self-compassion may help women cope with menopausal symptoms
Menopause isn’t always smooth sailing, but self-compassion has the potential to help women manage the transition