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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
Posted in Art Class Eating Disorders Memories and Emotions Through Textiles Mental Health Press Release Trowbridge Service Users Group TUG News

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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Trowbridge Service Users Group – FAQs

Trowbridge Service Users Group Community • Connection • Compassion Frequently Asked Questions đź’¬ Trowbridge Service Users Group – FAQs 🌿 About the Group đź’š Accessibility…

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Seasons influence far more than our wardrobes or social plans — they can deeply affect our mental health. While most people have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the truth is that changing light, temperature, and biological rhythms can impact a wide range of mental health conditions — from depression and anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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🌦️ How Seasonal Changes Impact Mental Health: More Than Just “Winter Blues”

Seasons influence far more than our wardrobes or social plans — they can deeply affect our mental health. While most people have heard of Seasonal…

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Water Feature
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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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A growing body of interdisciplinary research indicates that creative engagement—whether through visual arts, music, writing, crafts, or other creative leisure—can produce measurable improvements in mental health and well-being. This paper reviews large-scale evidence syntheses, meta-analyses, longitudinal studies, and recent trials to summarize what is currently known about effects, plausible mechanisms, and practical recommendations for clinicians, policymakers, and individuals. Overall, evidence supports creative activities as beneficial for reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms, improving subjective well-being, fostering resilience, and promoting cognitive health, though methodological heterogeneity and gaps remain.
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The Importance of Creativity for Mental Health

Abstract A growing body of interdisciplinary research indicates that creative engagement—whether through visual arts, music, writing, crafts, or other creative leisure—can produce measurable improvements in…

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masking and mirroring
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masking and mirroring

In mental health, masking and mirroring are two different but related social behaviors that people may use—often unconsciously—to navigate social situations, especially when dealing with…

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ime for a Break – Trowbridge Service Users Group Holiday Announcement We’re Taking a Well-Deserved Break!
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Time for a Break – Trowbridge Service Users Group Holiday Announcement

At Trowbridge Service Users Group, we’ve always prided ourselves on being there for our peers—rain or shine, week in and week out. Over the years,…

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As climate change continues to fuel more frequent and intense heatwaves, understanding the connection between heat, mental health, and medication is more important than ever. This is not just an environmental issue—it's a public health emergency.
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How Extreme Heat Affects Mental Health and Medication

Title: Burning Minds: The Hidden Mental Health Impact of Extreme Heat As global temperatures continue to rise, the dangers of extreme heat go far beyond…

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Sexy Biscuit (Roxy) creates wonderfully quirky and fun videos on YouTube. From game reviews to humorous roleplays, they bring a unique and entertaining style to every upload.
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A Big Thank You to Sexy Biscuit for Their Charity Stream!

We want to give a huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to Sexy Biscuit (aka Roxy) for their incredible charity livestream in support of Kingdom Come:…

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