News hub

Blogs, opinion pieces, stories and experiences from across Second Step. See below for our most recent campaign & video, our latest news and blog posts, and our 2025/26 Impact Report.

Stories and campaigns

Latest news

Why it’s so important to talk about men’s mental health

2 November 2022

It’s the start of November and we need to remember the reason behind ‘Movember’ and the importance of starting and continuing conversations around men’s mental health.

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

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

Katie’s journey

16 August 2022

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

Changing Futures

16 August 2022

You may have heard about the new Government funded Changing Futures programme which is working with some of the most disadvantaged people in Bristol. The aim is to help empower them to lead independent lives and to improve service provision