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Poetry therapy uses poems, stories, song lyrics, imagery, and more to help people overcome a range of conditions including suicidal thoughts.

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Some of the 21st century's newest English words, including "rizz," "dad bod," and "photobomb," have been added to the latest edition of a well-known dictionary. Merriam-Webster, a leading American ...

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