b'The Great Eastern Mail FEBRUARY 24, 2023 09crossword advice - ask EmmaACROSS1. Work together6. Spanish or Italian red10. Russian liquor11. Lifeless (object)12. Fine wool14. German waterway16. Path18. Tallest mountain20. Flying sortie (3,4)22. Template23. Zany25. Wield28. Speedway vehicle (6,3)29. Actress, . Holmes31. Hitch32. Economic downturnsDOWN1. Sheltered bay Photo: INGIMAGE2. Uneven (number) Discuss and support3. US desert, . Valley4. Innocence5. Circus swing7. Baghdad native8. Pigging out9. Hottest Emma Woodcock is a Registered Counsellor working with 13. More talented adolescents and adults with a broad range of difficulties, including 15. Foul-mouthed utterances anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, self-esteem difficulties, amongst 17. Growing tired (of) many others. With experience in several evidence-based therapy 19. Squares (up) modalities, Emma utilises skills from CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational 21. Disorganised event22. 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W E D M S E I R R E B W A R T S until about 25 years old, sotrying to fit in and making we do know that it is going tosome poor choices socially.All the best, Emma.E F V N L Q E R I Q E C W F T Y have an impact of some sort.Neurologically, the parts of Preliminary studies showthe brain responsible forGot a question you want Can you find the following words? that there are correlationsgood judgment, planningEmma to answer? between vaping anddecisions, and controllingEmail Emma:negative effects on impulseimpulses are still growing.advice.gem@gmail.comAPRICOT DILL OKRA SAGEBEANS EGGPLANT PARSLEY STRAWBERRIES Ask Emma is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, CAPSICUM LYCHEE PEACH TOMATO diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your GP, mental-health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have. 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