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How do free dating apps affect our mental health?

The evolution of dating apps has opened up a new pathway to love but do they cause more harm than good?

This month Sarah Niblock, the CEO of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, sat down with UKCP psychotherapist Denise Dunne, to find out how free dating apps are affecting our mental health.

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About the UKCP and how to find a therapist:

The UKCP: Alongside professional support for our members, we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all. Our membership includes more than 8,000 therapists and 70 training and accrediting organisations. Members work privately, in public health or third-sector organisations, offering a range of approaches for couples, individuals, families and groups.

To find the right therapist, click here to access our directory and look at our Life Labs Channel of experts who may be able to help, or visit the UKCP’s website to locate a therapist near you.

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