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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 2023 Impact Report.

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My Mother Makes Me

15 April 2019

by Ali McAllister “Mummy…” “Yes, darling?” “When I grow up, I want to be just like you. I’m going to…

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#TakingMentalHealthOutside

8 April 2019

Our most recent campaign is the result of a four-month experimental film project with staff, volunteers, peer workers and clients…

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Letters, Numbers and Notes

27 March 2019

Clea Knight writes for us about the power of music but also the power of games, one game in particular, a very famous words and numbers game which has helped her find her grounding through a very difficult period.

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Immersive Practice: peace or more noise?

18 March 2019

The art of immersive practice.

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Talking Hope on air

11 March 2019

Second Step’s Media Group continues to shine a light for good mental health and emotional wellbeing. We are a unique service in Bristol, in that our group is service user led, and run to provide a voice for people living with mental health problems.

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New boots

8 March 2019

Sylvia’s Fund was set up last October with a remit to issue small wellbeing grants to people who use Second Step services.

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