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The role of humour in mental health recovery

6 February 2023

Today, senior operations manager Sophie Dumayne gives her thoughts on the importance of humour and honesty when coping with mental…

Art, attention and ADHD awareness

9 December 2022

Our resident Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy, writes about the experience of her mum being diagnosed with ADHD in her…

Somerset unites for suicide prevention

18 October 2022

Jo blogs about her experience at Taunton’s Walk for Life raising awareness of suicide.

Something inside so strong

10 October 2022

To mark World Mental Health Day, we’re delighted to host a guest blog from our Peer Support Officer Kate Thomas. Kate’s courage is self-evident and the hope she gives to so many from sharing her experiences so candidly is clear to see.

Creating hope through action – World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

9 September 2022

TW: this article talks about suicide. If you’re thinking about suicide or are struggling to cope, please call the Samaritans…

Katie’s journey

16 August 2022

Katie tells her story of volunteering at a local radio station.

Combatting loneliness – step by step

15 June 2022

Bristol Wellbeing College learner, Chrissy, has shared her own insights into how finding the awe in the outdoors can help us cope with loneliness:

Who knew the Green was so important to me?

9 June 2022

Whether you love gardening and getting your hands in the dirt, or just enjoy a spot of sunbathing, having even the smallest green space can do so much for our mental wellbeing. For Growing for Wellbeing Week 2022, our Communications Manager, Jane, shares how her beloved local Green came under threat, and how her community rallied to save it.

My Second Step Journey

3 June 2022

For Volunteers’ Week 2022, Support Worker Charlie shares his Second Step journey and how his volunteering experience helped him achieve his goal of working in mental health support.