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Gelefin/Shutterstock.com When the COVID pandemic hit, many people turned to the eerily prescient film Contagion (2011) for answers – or at least for catharsis. Suddenly, its hypothetical plot felt all too real. Applauded for its scientific accuracy, the film offered more than suspense – it offered lessons. One scene inContinue Reading
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Around 12% of teens are unpaid carers and it's harming their prospects. Daisy Daisy/Shutterstock In developed countries, around 12% of young people provide regular, unpaid care for a family member. It’s work that’s essential, often invisible – and potentially devastating to their mental health. As more families rely on theseContinue Reading
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