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Want to remove body or facial hair? Learn the pros and cons of each option, from plucking and trimming to hair removal creams, epilating and waxing.

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Thyroid disease is when your thyroid gland stops working properly. Learn about the symptoms of thyroid problems, and how to deal with them.

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Learn about the symptoms of ingrown hairs, what causes them, and how to get rid of them and stop them coming back.


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Hirsutism means excessive hair growth in women. Learn what causes it, and find out about your hirsutism treatment options.

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Ease your hay fever symptoms with our guide, including medical treatment and self-help tips whether you’re indoors or out and about.


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Feeling nervous, worried or anxious about your smear test? These 16 tips can help make your next cervical screening more comfortable.

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Female genital mutilation (FGM) causes serious health issues for girls and women. Learn the facts, and how to get help if you need it. 


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Could an antihistamine help your allergy? There are many types, from tablets to nasal sprays, so which is right for you? We look at what’s available and how to take them to help you feel better.

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Mental health includes good emotional, social and psychological wellbeing. Poor mental health can lead to feelings like anxiety or stress, as well as mental health conditions, like depression. 


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Depression

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Depression affects everyone differently, but symptoms include feeling low, hopeless and very tired, as well as having trouble sleeping. Treatment for depression ranges from talking therapies to medication. See a doctor if you think you may be depressed.


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anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry or fear. It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, but people with anxiety disorders have these feelings a lot of the time. 

Many different anxiety disorders exist. These include, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias and panic attacks.

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addiction

An addiction is when a person doesn't have control over something they are doing, taking or using. Alcohol, drugs, gambling and nicotine are examples of things people may be addicted to, but it's possible to be addicted to almost anything. 

Being addicted to something can damage your health and take over your life.  


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antidepressants

Antidepressants are drugs used to treat depression and some other mental health conditions. Many different types of antidepressants are available, but they can cause side effects. 


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bipolar-disorder

Bipolar disorder is a condition that affects a person's mood. It's also known as manic depression. People with this condition may have episodes of feeling very low (depression) and feeling very high (mania).

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Grief affects everyone differently, and people find their own way to cope with it. If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, you may go through stages of feeling numb, angry, guilty and sad. Accepting that something has happened can help you cope with grief. 


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Domestic violence is any abuse that takes place in a domestic setting, such as a home. This abuse may be sexual, physical or mental. If you’re a victim of domestic violence, it’s important to seek help. 


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An eating disorder is when your eating habits or behaviours negatively affect your physical and mental health as well as your daily functioning.The most common eating disorders are bulimia, where you overeat and then make yourself sick, or anorexia nervosa, where you try to keep your weight as low as possible. 

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euthanasia

Euthanasia means ending someone's life to stop them from suffering any longer. There are 2 types - voluntary and involuntary euthanasia. In voluntary euthanasia, someone asks another person to help them end their life. In involuntary euthanasia, a person decides to end someone else's life without being asked to.

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Many types of therapies exist for mental health conditions. These include talking therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and counselling. 


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Mental wellbeing is all about how you feel from day to day, and how well you cope with life’s ups and downs. Find tips on how to improve your mental wellbeing. 


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Munchausen’s syndrome is a mental health condition. People with Munchausen's pretend to be ill, often to get attention from others. They may act like they're ill or they may harm themselves to produce symptoms that make them look ill. 


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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder where someone has an uncontrollable urge to do a specific routine over and over again (compulsion) or repeatedly thinks certain thoughts (obsession). OCD can feel very distressing and prevent you from doing your day to day activities.


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personality-disorders

Having a personality disorder affects how you relate to and interact with other people. Many types exist, including borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder. Treatment usually involves talking therapies.


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phobias

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Mental health

Stress relief

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Anxiety

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Bipolar disorder

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Domestic violence

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