Tag: Mental Health
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…
World Suicide Prevention Day
Introduction World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), observed each year on 10 September, was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in…
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…
Am I Mentally Ill or Just a Generation X?
A Reflection on Cultural Upbringing, Trauma, and Mental Health Narratives Introduction In recent years, conversations about mental health have become increasingly visible in mainstream culture….
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…
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,…
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…
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