Category: Mental Health Research

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Shadow Work & Mental Health: Why It Matters and How to Get Started

Mental-health conversations often highlight sleep, diet, therapy, and social connection—which are all essential. But there’s another layer of inner work that’s increasingly gaining traction: Shadow…

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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.
Posted in Across the Web / Research Cultural Psychiatry Faith Healing History and Research Mental Health Research Stigma, Superstition Trowbridge Service Users Group

🜏 Superstitions, the Occult, and Mental Health: How Ancient Beliefs Still Shape Modern Minds

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

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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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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Depression is common, disabling, but treatable. With rising prevalence, especially in younger adults, timely diagnosis and evidence-based treatment are critical. Locally in Wiltshire, thousands of residents are affected — but effective treatments are available, from NHS Talking Therapies to specialist care.
Posted in Bipolar Depression Depression Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Mental Health Mental Health Research Persistent Depressive Disorder Postnatal Depression Psychotic Depression Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment-Resistant Depression Trowbridge Guru

Depression: Types, Diagnosis, Treatments, and UK Context (with Wiltshire Spotlight)

Abstract Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions worldwide and in the UK. It includes a spectrum of disorders ranging from mild…

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Anxiety is a normal, adaptive emotion that helps us prepare, focus, and stay safe. It becomes a disorder when intensity, duration, or avoidance cause significant distress or impairment.
Posted in Across the Web / Research Anxiety Mental Health Mental Health Research Trowbridge Guru

Understanding Anxiety: From Healthy Worry to Anxiety Disorders

Normal Anxiety: Your Body’s Alarm System At healthy levels, anxiety is your brain’s way of keeping you safe. It sharpens focus, helps you prepare, and…

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Anxiety is a normal, adaptive emotion that helps us prepare, focus, and stay safe. It becomes a disorder when intensity, duration, or avoidance cause significant distress or impairment.
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Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What Helps (with UK & Wiltshire focus)

Abstract Anxiety is a normal, adaptive emotion that helps us prepare, focus, and stay safe. It becomes a disorder when intensity, duration, or avoidance cause…

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Mental illnesses affect many people in Wiltshire, including Trowbridge, mirroring global and national patterns. Conditions range from common ones such as anxiety and depression to less common but typically more severe illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This paper adapts global and national data to highlight the local context: Wiltshire has a mixture of urban and rural populations, with pockets of deprivation and service access challenges. Importantly, severity does not always track with commonality—common conditions account for most cases, but rarer illnesses often carry the greatest per-person impact.
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Mental Illness in Wiltshire and Trowbridge: Types, Prevalence, and Severity in Relation to Commonality

Date: 18 August 2025 | Audience: Wiltshire and Trowbridge residents, community advocates, service users, and local planners Executive Summary Mental illnesses affect many people in…

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Mental health, the economy, and global instability are inseparable. Uncertainty and inequality create a vicious cycle that harms not just the most vulnerable, but society as a whole. “If people live in permanent fear of insecurity, they will never be well. And a society where most people are unwell cannot prosper.” — Gary Stevenson Tackling mental health means tackling the economic structures that perpetuate instability. It’s not just about treatment—it’s about fairness, security, and resilience.
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Mental Health, the Economy, and Global Instability: Why Uncertainty Hurts Us All

Mental health is no longer just a personal issue—it’s a global economic concern. The links between economic instability, global crises, and psychological well-being are becoming…

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