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Putting a positive spin on our fears, preoccupations and #mentalhealth concerns

10 Brilliant Minds on the Autism Spectrum

A growing number of highly accomplished public figures have spoken openly about being on the autism spectrum. Not as a branding exercise, but as a way of explaining how their minds work, and why that difference matters.

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The Yips, Twisties & More: 5 Mental Blocks that Challenge Elite Athletes

Here are five unique, performance-inhibiting conditions that can have devastatingly debilitating effects on elite athletes and sportsmen.

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Artful Anxiety: 10 Artists Who Channel Stress Into Stunning Creations

Exploring the lives and works of 10 artists who transformed their stress, mental anguish, and existential unease into extraordinary art.

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10 Gorgeous Songs about Hope in the Face of an Uncertain Future

From The Beatles to Billie Eilish, here are 10 tunes that we hope will help you keep hope alive.

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