We are never well

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WINDINGS NO STRAIGHT ROAD TAKES YOU THERE ...

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Avoiding the curse of the figurative

Helen Murray Taylor shares how a mental health breakdown led to her being sectioned

Historically speaking, we’ve never lived longer, richer or safer lives than we do now. And yet, so many women feel like they’re failing. It’s time to untangle why – and what we can do about it