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“When we had to survive on our wits, gather and kill our food from scratch and be more at the mercy of our environment than we are today, we probably had enough challenge to keep our brains healthy.”

Quote by Philippa Perry

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Philippa Perry is a renowned British psychotherapist known for her contributions to the field of psychotherapy. Born on November 1, 1957, she has a deep interest in psychology from a young age and has dedicated her career to helping people with psychological issues. more

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