Tag: mental health support groups
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Why Do Neurodivergent individuals and People with Mental Illness Become Isolated and Alone?
For many living with mental illness, isolation isn’t just a side effect—it’s a painful reality. Despite increased awareness of mental health, far too many people…
The Unspoken Effects of Mental Health
The Unspoken Effects of Mental Health When we talk about mental health, we often picture visible signs—crying, panic attacks, or emotional outbursts. But for many…
Shadow People, Voices, Strange Smells & Presences in BPD: What’s Going On?
When we think about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), we often picture intense emotions, unstable relationships, and fear of abandonment. But for many people living with…
Self-Belief, Boundaries, and Those Red Flags ✨
When it comes to mental health, three key pillars can make all the difference: self-belief, boundaries, and recognizing red (and green) flags in our relationships….









