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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 2024 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…

#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…

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.

Immersive Practice: peace or more noise?

18 March 2019

The art of immersive practice.

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.

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.