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Ali is ALSO clinical advisor at LOOP - the only social-based mental health app designed for those who experience social anxiety and want to overcome it.
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Ali is a clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety - probably best known for The Psych Show (YouTube), where he breaks down and explains the importance of mental health in a fun, accessible way.
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