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How running helped my mental health

7 February 2023

Our men’s mental health Stepladder team in Somerset recently caught up with Andy Meek, a member of our steering group to hear his thoughts on mental health and how running helps.

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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…

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Walk on the mild side – how leisurely dog walks could be the key to joy 

30 January 2023

Hello and happy 2023 from your friendly neighbourhood Wellbeing College.  January and February are strange months for many, striking an…

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New mental health hub for Somerset

13 January 2023

A new high street Open Mental Health hub opened on Monday 9 January 2023 in Bridgwater. Adults over 18 can…

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In defence of goth, punk, metal and misunderstood music

11 January 2023

Does our taste in music really say anything about our mental health? Our Second Step colleague and Equalities Champion, Terry,…

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Crisis Safe Space in the news

9 January 2023

The Crisis Safe Space team in Bridgwater got some great press coverage over Christmas – a time when its services were…

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