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What Movember supports Prostate Cancer: Raising awareness and funding for this cancer. Testicular Cancer: Supporting research and programs for this cancer. Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Addressing the stigma around men's mental health and funding crucial support programs
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Do You Have the Balls to Seek Help?

 Author: admin Published Date: October 29, 2025

Every November, moustaches start sprouting on faces across the world — not just as a style statement, but as a symbol of something bigger. It’s…

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Movember is a global movement that raises awareness and funds for men's health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. It takes place during November, traditionally by men growing a moustache (a portmanteau of "mo" and "November") to start conversations and raise funds. People can get involved by growing a mo, running or walking 60km for the 60 men lost to suicide each hour, or by hosting a "Mo-ment" or other challenge.
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What is Movember?

 Author: admin Published Date: October 29, 2025

“Movember” is a portmanteau of “mo” (Australian English slang for moustache) + “November”. (Wikipedia)During the month of November, men (often called “Mo Bros”) grow moustaches…

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In the end, the line between the supernatural and the psychological has always been blurry. Whether we call it “witchcraft,” “energy,” or “mental illness,” the search is the same: to understand the unseen forces that shape our minds — and to find peace with them.
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🜏 Superstitions, the Occult, and Mental Health: How Ancient Beliefs Still Shape Modern Minds

 Author: admin Published Date: October 22, 2025

For as long as humans have looked up at the stars, we’ve tried to make sense of the strange things that happen inside our own…

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Historically, mental illness was often attributed to supernatural causes like demonic possession or curses, while modern psychology views many superstitious beliefs as rooted in the human need for control and a way to manage anxiety, though they can become harmful when they manifest as symptoms of conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Superstitions, Occult Beliefs and Mental Health: Historical Perspectives, Cultural Dynamics, and Contemporary Implications

 Author: admin Published Date: October 22, 2025

Abstract Superstitious and occult beliefs have long served as frameworks through which societies interpret misfortune, illness, and psychological disturbance. From pre-modern notions of possession and…

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Samhainophobia is the extreme fear of Halloween, which can be triggered by things associated with the holiday such as ghosts, pumpkins, and costumes. This specific phobia is characterized by intense anxiety and panic that can lead to physical symptoms like sweating or shortness of breath. It can stem from a past traumatic experience related to Halloween and can be managed through therapy and other coping mechanisms
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Samhainophobia: the fear of Halloween

 Author: admin Published Date: October 21, 2025

What is samhainophobia?Samhainophobia is the specific phobia of Halloween — an intense, persistent, and often irrational fear of anything associated with Halloween (costumes, decorations, trick-or-treating,…

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Seasons influence far more than our wardrobes or social plans — they can deeply affect our mental health. While most people have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the truth is that changing light, temperature, and biological rhythms can impact a wide range of mental health conditions — from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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🌦️ How Seasonal Changes Impact Mental Health: More Than Just “Winter Blues”

 Author: admin Published Date: October 5, 2025

Seasons influence far more than our wardrobes or social plans — they can deeply affect our mental health. While most people have heard of Seasonal…

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GrassRoots have long been champions of the Trowbridge community — and this time, they’re teaming up with us to raise funds to help reduce isolation, support wellbeing, and provide creative, social, and peer-led spaces for local people facing mental health challenges.
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🌿 GrassRoots Fundraiser for Trowbridge Service Users Group – Coming This November!

 Author: admin Published Date: October 5, 2025

We’re excited to share that our friends at GrassRoots Trowbridge will be holding a special fundraiser this November in support of the Trowbridge Service Users…

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Practical strategies to manage low mood and mental health over winter
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Practical strategies to manage low mood and mental health over winter

 Author: admin Published Date: September 17, 2025

These are things you can try yourself, many with no cost or low cost: Local/community support available in Trowbridge, Wiltshire Here are services, groups, and…

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World Suicide Prevention Day reminds us: Suicide is preventable. Encouraging conversations, showing empathy, and sharing resources can turn despair into hope. Whether you're struggling or supporting someone else, there are paths forward—and people standing with you.
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World Suicide Prevention Day

 Author: admin Published Date: September 7, 2025

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed globally every year on 10 September, coordinated by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in partnership with the…

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World Suicide Prevention Day – Changing the Narrative

 Author: admin Published Date: September 2, 2025

Every year on 10 September, the world comes together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). First launched in 2003 by the International Association for…

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