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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Jan 26

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My partner wants an open relationship, but is also jealous of my friendships with women | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

You both appear insecure and are cultivating jealousy in each other. You must focus on building trust for the sake of your child

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Jan 3

First good news of 2025

Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · Jan 2

THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Stanford Medicine have devised an influenza vaccine that prompts immunity to ALL four major flu subtypes AND shows potential against bird flu, indicating a significant advancement in flu prevention and a potential increase in vaccine efficacy. Let’s talk about that! 🧪🧵⬇️

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Jan 2

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When are we going to have a serious public debate about this?

Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year

Charity says NHS failure to help more young people sooner is a ‘shocking betrayal’

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Jan 2

Think it’s the missing registering bodies such as the British Psychoanalytic Council - or maybe it’s the shocking reality that the voluntary PSA scheme is toothless window dressing..?

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jan 1

The amount of pushback I've had across various platforms for making this infographic is really astonishing. It's just an explainer, which I've made, for free, on the Internet, to make things clearer for people accessing therapy. Quite a lot of therapists seem to hate it 🙃

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 23

“What we call autism has itself changed to become a broader category,” said Simon Baron-Cohen,director of the Autism Research Center at the University of Cambridge. And, he said, with “the growth in private clinicians offering diagnosis — it has become an industry.” www.nytimes.com/2024/12/23/h...

Research Finds Vaccines Are Not Behind the Rise in Autism. So What Is?

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Dec 23

The Guardian view on the tenacity of hope: a necessary virtue in troubled times | Editorial

At a moment of the year associated with renewal and new birth, reflection on inspiring acts of solidarity and courage can point the way to a better future In the introduction to a new, seasonal compilation of his speeches on hope, Pope Francis reflects…

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 23

Another piece of good news…https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/nov/07/countries-pledge-to-ban-corporal-punishment-children

Eight countries pledge to ban corporal punishment in ‘fundamental shift’ for children

Panama, Uganda, Sri Lanka and Czech Republic among those newly committing to totally prohibit violence against under-18s

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 18

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Couple reunite after 50 years apart - and 99 other stories to make you smile

We're bringing you 100 joyful, inspiring and uplifting stories during the festive season - and you can get involved.

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 16

Think this is good news familyhubsnetwork.com/chancellor-r...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves Commits to Delivering Family Hubs - The Family Hubs Network

The Family Hubs Network is delighted the Government has promised £69 million in today’s Autumn Budget, to continue delivering Family Hubs. This funding decision means Family Hubs will continue to be a...

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 8

Missed this a couple of weeks ago and as its good news I’m posting it www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...

Scientists develop 'environmentally friendly' plastic that dissolves in sea water

Each year millions of tonnes of plastic ends up in the sea, scientists in Japan say they have developed a new version of the material that will fully dissolve in salt water.

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 7

Paula Rego Goya exhibition @holburnemuseumbath.bsky.social absolutely extraordinary

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Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 3

The UK which led the way in couple therapy is now almost completely denuded of serious expertise in understanding and working with relationships- The tories pledged to put relationship support on a strong and stable footing….and here we are….Thankfully we still have Tavistock Relationships

Susanna Abse @susannaabse.bsky.social · Dec 3

In 2010 David Cameron promised to put remationship support on a secure and stable footing and despite many conservative pledges later here we are - there is a political story to be told behind this sad news if anyone wants to tell it I’m happy to talk- www.theguardian.com/society/2024...