Category: Mental Health

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).
Posted in Across the Web / Research Cultural Psychiatry ethnic minorities Faith Healing History and Research Mental Health Mental Health Research Stigma, Superstition

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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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.
Posted in Funding Mental Health Press Release Trowbridge Service Users Group TUG News

🌿 GrassRoots Fundraiser for Trowbridge Service Users Group – Coming This November!

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
Posted in Anxiety Depression Diet Economic Mental Health Seasonal Affective Disorder Trowbridge Service Users Group

Practical strategies to manage low mood and mental health over winter

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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Posted in Depression Mental Health World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day – Changing the Narrative

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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Posted in Art Class Gardening Meditation Mental Health Trowbridge Service Users Group TUG News

Upcycling Butler Sinks into a Calming Garden Water Feature

At Trowbridge Service Users Group, we’re always looking for creative ways to make our garden space more welcoming, soothing, and connected to nature. Recently, we…

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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.
Posted in Anorexia Nervosa Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) Bulimia Nervosa Eating Disorders Mental Health Mental Health Research Trowbridge Guru

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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What Is Depression? Depression is a condition where low mood lasts for two weeks or longer, affecting work, relationships, and health. It’s not just about sadness — many people also experience: Loss of interest or pleasure. Sleep and appetite changes. Fatigue or low energy. Difficulty concentrating. Feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Thoughts of death or suicide.
Posted in Bipolar Depression Depression Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Mental Health Persistent Depressive Disorder Postnatal Depression Treatment-Resistant Depression Trowbridge Guru

Understanding Depression: Types, Diagnosis, Treatments, and Facts

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the UK. It goes far beyond simply feeling sad — it can affect thoughts,…

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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.
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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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