Category: LGBTQ+

Living with Mental Illness and Neurodivergence: Understanding the Experience
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Living with Mental Illness and Neurodivergence: Understanding the Experience

Living with a mental illness or being neurodivergent shapes how a person experiences the world, relationships, work, and daily life. For many people, it can…

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Living as a Gay Man with Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder Living with mental illness and neurodivergence can be complicated on its own. Being gay can also come with its own set of social pressures and challenges. When these experiences overlap, life can sometimes feel like navigating a world that wasn’t designed with you in mind.
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Living as a Gay Man with Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder

Living with mental illness and neurodivergence can be complicated on its own. Being gay can also come with its own set of social pressures and…

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Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychologist who founded the school of analytical psychology. A prolific author of over 20 books, illustrator, and correspondent, Jung was a complex and convoluted academic, best known for his concept of archetypes
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Mental Health and the Gods: How Ancient Deities Mirror Modern Diagnoses

Intro: What if the gods of Greek and Roman mythology weren’t just distant divine figures—but archetypes of our deepest psychological struggles? From the chaos of…

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The History of Homosexuality in Mental Health: From Pathology to Pride
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The History of Homosexuality in Mental Health: From Pathology to Pride

For much of the 20th century, the relationship between homosexuality and the field of mental health was fraught with stigma, misunderstanding, and controversy. Today, while…

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Fund rasing in trowbridge for mental health day
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Fund Raising for Mental Health Day

This year Trowbridge Service Users Group is fundraising to raise ÂŁ250 to help keep our service open. Trowbridge Service Users Group (TSUG) provides a free self-referral service for those living with mental health issues in and around Trowbridge.

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What are the common reasons for suicide within the LGBTQ+ community?

Within the LGBTQ+ community, there are several common factors that contribute to an increased risk of suicide. It’s important to note that suicide is a…

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LGBTQ+ and mental health!

A significant LGBTQ+ fact related to mental health is that LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience mental health challenges compared to their heterosexual and…

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