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Bristol Pride parade

Coming out about mental health

16 May 2018

To mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Second Step’s Senior Operation Manager, Michael Pearson writes about his personal experiences of mental health problems which were directly linked with his sexuality.

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Stress and Bipolar

14 May 2018

This Mental Health Awareness Week is all about stress… as a person who lives with bipolar, managing stress is something I have had to learn.

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GOlden Key

Aisha’s passion pays off

18 April 2018

A domestic violence survivor made a passionate plea to MPs and peers for children to learn more about domestic violence in school.

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Learning with St Basils

23 March 2018

“Changing the way you do things can make all the difference”. This was the message from St Basils – a young people’s homeless charity in Birmingham.

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Artwork

My art is a positive form of escapism

14 March 2018

Two pieces of Martin Dagger’s art, who knows what it is like being homeless, will be shown at a Bristol exhibition devoted to the artwork of homeless men.

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#HomeEqualsHope on BBC Radio Bristol

26 February 2018

Paul, who is telling his story as part of #HomeEqualsHope, joined Second Step Chief Executive on BBC Radio Bristol at the start of Homeless Awareness Week.

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