Category: Mental Health
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…
🌿 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…









