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Who are the women who inspire you?
This International Women’s Day, we’re joining in with the themes of Inspiring Inclusion and Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. We…
Read MoreGrowth, a poem – Black History Month 2023
Growth, a beautiful poem shared with us by one of our Second Step colleagues this Black History Month: I’ve become…
Read MoreBlack History Month 2023 – #WeMatter
Every October we celebrate Black History Month. This year the theme is celebrating our sisters – applauding their invaluable contribution…
Read MoreYou didn’t try and fix me
River felt ready to tell his story after a difficult couple of years working out his identity and dealing with multiple mental health crises. To mark Pride month, we share River’s story and his insights into why Second Step’s support means so much to him.
Read MoreCombatting loneliness – step by step
Bristol Wellbeing College learner, Chrissy, has shared her own insights into how finding the awe in the outdoors can help us cope with loneliness:
Read MoreWho knew the Green was so important to me?
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.
Read MoreMy Second Step Journey
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.
Read MoreSharing mental health volunteering stories for Volunteers’ Week 2022
For Volunteers’ Week 2022, we want to recognise the amazing work our volunteers do for our clients. Their generosity and compassion help us to deliver the best possible support to people struggling with their mental health
Read More“Sometimes we can’t do things alone”
This year Mental Health Awareness Week is about loneliness. We hear from Hope client Vic who reached out for help when he felt his mental health was relapsing. TW: This post mentions suicidal thoughts.
Read MoreLet’s take on loneliness together – Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
9 to 15 May is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time for breaking down the stigma which still surrounds mental health. This year, we’re going to talk about loneliness. We all feel lonely sometimes, and there are so many different ways we can feel lonely. But we don’t have to struggle by ourselves – let’s take on loneliness together.
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