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    Good chat: The power of conversation

    Mark and Chris discuss the importance of speaking about mental health and how it has shaped their journey together.

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    Changes in kids behaviour after seeing scary stuff in the news

    Here are some of the behavioural changes that you may notice in children who have seen something distressing in the news.

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    Talking to kids about scary stuff in the news

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