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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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Mental illnesses affect many people in Wiltshire, including Trowbridge, mirroring global and national patterns. Conditions range from common ones such as anxiety and depression to less common but typically more severe illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This paper adapts global and national data to highlight the local context: Wiltshire has a mixture of urban and rural populations, with pockets of deprivation and service access challenges. Importantly, severity does not always track with commonality—common conditions account for most cases, but rarer illnesses often carry the greatest per-person impact.
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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…

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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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Isolation is often more than a symptom—it's the result of stigma, neurodiversity exclusion, cuts to mental health services, and lack of support when it's needed most.
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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…

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The Unspoken Effects of Mental Health
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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…

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Some people with BPD describe seeing brief glimpses of "shadow people" — dark shapes just out of sight, especially during moments of stress, panic, or exhaustion. Others describe a strong sense of being watched, even when alone.
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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…

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✨ Blog Post: 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. These aren’t just trending words—they’re practical tools to help you stay grounded, make better decisions, and maintain mental and emotional stability.
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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….

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Self-Belief, Boundaries, and Those Red Flags

In the journey of managing mental health, three key elements often act as guideposts toward stability and self-growth: self-belief, boundaries, and recognizing red (and green)…

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Sound is more than just a background to our lives — it is a powerful force that can influence our emotions, cognition, and even physical well-being.
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Sounds and Mental Health – How the World We Hear Shapes How We Feel

We often overlook sound as simply background noise — music on the radio, the hum of traffic, the chatter of people. But sound is powerful….

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Eat for Your Mind: Foods That Boost Mental Health
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Eat for Your Mind: Foods That Boost Mental Health

Mental health is influenced by many factors—but one that often gets overlooked is nutrition. Just as certain foods help keep your body strong, others can…

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