Category: Eating Disorders

“Meditation and mindfulness improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.” Trowbridge Service Users’ Group (TSUG) is a unique mental health support and friendship group based in the heart of Trowbridge. Built on lived experience, understanding, and community, TSUG offers a safe and welcoming space for people living with mental illness to connect, feel supported, and improve their overall wellbeing.
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Trowbridge Service Users’ Group: Unique Mental Health Support, Meditation, and Friendship

“Meditation and mindfulness improve mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.” Trowbridge Service Users’ Group (TSUG) is a unique mental health support and friendship…

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“Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.” Trowbridge Service Users’ Group (TSUG) is a welcoming, community‑based mental health support and friendship group based in Trowbridge. We exist to help people living with mental illness feel less isolated, more connected, and supported to live the best life possible.
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Trowbridge Service Users’ Group: Unique Mental Health Support and Friendship in the Heart of Wiltshire

“Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.” Trowbridge Service Users’ Group (TSUG) is a welcoming, community‑based mental health support and friendship…

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Trowbridge Service Users Group was proud to attend the opening night of Art Heals, a new exhibition by our friend and long-time supporter Nicola Davis, now showing at The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham
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Trowbridge Service Users Group Collaborates with Award-Winning Artist Nicola Davis for “Art Heals” Exhibition

Trowbridge Service Users Group was proud to attend the opening night of Art Heals, a new exhibition by award-winning textile artist Nicola Davis, at The…

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Am I Mentally Ill or Just a Generation X? A Psychological and Sociocultural Analysis of Generational Trauma Introduction The question “Am I mentally ill or just a Generation X?” reflects a tension between individual pathology and collective experience. For many members of Generation X (born roughly between 1965 and 1980), symptoms of depression, anxiety, emotional detachment, or cynicism may not be solely the result of personal dysfunction but rather the legacy of a specific sociohistorical upbringing. This paper explores how psychological theories of trauma, development, and resilience intersect with the sociocultural context of Generation X. It argues that the challenges faced by this cohort are best understood not only through a clinical lens but also as manifestations of shared generational conditioning. Generation X in Historical and Cultural Context Generation X was shaped by profound social shifts: rising divorce rates, increased maternal participation in the workforce, and the decline of traditional community structures (Strauss & Howe, 1991). As a result, many children became “latchkey kids,” left unsupervised after school, fostering independence but also emotional neglect (Henderson, 2017). Unlike the Baby Boomers, whose upbringing was characterized by postwar optimism, or Millennials, raised under intensive “helicopter parenting,” Gen X developed under an ethos of self-reliance and skepticism of institutions. The broader cultural environment emphasized stoicism and emotional restraint. Mental health discourse was minimal, and psychiatric treatment carried significant stigma (Kessler et al., 2005). This climate discouraged vulnerability and normalized the suppression of emotional needs, conditions that contemporary psychology would recognize as risk factors for later difficulties in emotional regulation and attachment (Bowlby, 1988).
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Am I Mentally Ill or Just a Generation X?

A Reflection on Cultural Upbringing, Trauma, and Mental Health Narratives Introduction In recent years, conversations about mental health have become increasingly visible in mainstream culture….

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If you’re facing an eating disorder—or supporting someone who is—remember: you are not alone. Whether through NHS services like Wiltshire’s specialist team or charities like Beat and SWEDA, help is available, free, and just a phone call or email away. Recovery is a journey. Taking the first step—whether reaching out to a helpline, talking to your GP, or joining a support group—brings people closer to hope, healing, and a healthier future.
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Understanding Eating Disorders: Types, Misconceptions, and Paths to Recovery

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions. It’s critical to know that they’re not choices—they’re complex illnesses shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors. Recovery…

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Eating disorders remain among the gravest mental health conditions—but they are diverse, widespread, and treatable. Understanding the various forms, dispelling myths, and improving access to care are vital for saving lives and fostering recovery.
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Eating Disorders: Types, Prevalence, Misunderstandings, and Treatment

1. Introduction & Common Misunderstandings Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses marked by persistent, unhealthy eating behaviors and distorted attitudes toward food, weight, or body…

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