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The myth of the LGBTQ+ Community: The Curse of intersectionality
To conclude LGBT+ History Month, Chay Harwood, a support workers with our High Support Accommodation Service, has written a blog on intersectionality. Chay looks at how the added layers of class and ethnicity affect people within the LGBTQ+ community, which isn’t always as accepting and inclusive as it makes out.
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How bisexual erasure makes it tough to come out
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, Jemma Stovell, a recovery coach for Step Together, writes about bi erasure (bisexual erasure) – how she has witnessed it in her life and why it makes it difficult to come out.
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How running helped my mental health
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
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
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
A new high street Open Mental Health hub opened on Monday 9 January 2023 in Bridgwater. Adults over 18 can…
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