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Dr Max Pemberton, MRCPsych
Psychiatrist and media doctor
Max Pemberton is a doctor, journalist and writer. He is based in London and works in mental health.
He is a columnist for The Daily Mail, writing weekly on news events concerning culture, social and ethical issues, the politics of health care and the NHS. He is also a columnist for Reader’s Digest and a contributor to The Spectator.
Before moving to the Daily Mail three years ago, he was a columnist at the Daily Telegraph for 12 years.
He has also written five books. His first, Trust Me I’m A (junior) Doctor was serialised on Radio 4 Book of the Week and charted his first year of life as a doctor on the NHS wards. He has also written a self-help book using CBT to help people stop smoking. His latest book is a children’s book about the human body.
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Most men begin to notice thinning hair or a receding hairline in their 20s. But although male hair loss is incredibly common, it can still be very distressing and negatively affect self-esteem. Dr Max Pemberton explores the psychological impact of balding and what to do if you're losing your confidence along with your tresses.
