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We're pleased to share EBPU Key Findings 2021, a round-up of our #research into children and young people's #MentalHealth from the past year. Findings sit across 4 themes: risk, resilience, change & choice. Download EBPU Key Findings 2021👉 bit.ly/3ox14Oz
Thank you. 💕 you are making a huge difference by being your authentic self. This stuff really matters
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Word of the day is dumfungled (19th century): used up, worn out, and approaching stupefaction.
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Imagine having a childhood so horrific and painful that telling the story of your life seems to traumatize those who hear it. Keeping the story secret for the comfort of others becomes a toxic form of people pleasing.

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