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Dr Alex George on mental health in sex ed
“Around the next year, there is relationship and sex education teaching happening, but my issue is… not to criticise it at all because it’s great to be doing that… but mental health is a part of that. For me, it should sit alongside Maths, English, other subjects because unless you’re happy and healthy, how can you learn and how can you be productive?”
Love Island star Dr Alex George calls on government to take action over mental health in schools after brother’s death (Metro, 6/10/20)
MAYDAY MOMENTS
“Do you and Daddy have sex?”
Your 6-year-old asks a personal question out of curiosity
How do you react?
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Knowing what you like
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The impact of porn on kids’ attitudes & behaviour and navigating sexting
Becoming who you are
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Critical thinking and resilience in the face of limiting stereotypes
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Mother Pukka founder Anna Whitehouse
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Sara Pascoe – comedian, author and member of Outspoken Advisory Board
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Dr Pooky Knightsmith – child and adolescent mental-health expert and author
“This is wonderful work and very much needed”
Dr Naomi Sutton – NHS sexual-health consultant on E4’s The Sex Clinic
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