Personal stories
Poetry Without Words: Paul’s story
Paul Hawkins is a poet, artist, publisher and former learner with our Bristol Wellbeing College. He now runs his own…
Read More“I’m here to listen”: Our volunteers’ crucial role in clients’ mental health recovery
Ben shares his experience volunteering with Second Step, how he supports our clients with their mental health recovery, and why he recommends volunteering with Second Step to anyone thinking about giving some of their time to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreIn defence of goth, punk, metal and misunderstood music
Does our taste in music really say anything about our mental health? Our Second Step colleague and Equalities Champion, Terry,…
Read MoreLaunching Stories of Change: our impact report
Today we launch our 2022 Impact Report which gives a flavour of our work over the last 12 months. Called…
Read MoreCultivating hope: Looking after mental health in the cost-of-living crisis
The Hope Project takes a unique approach to mental health support. As well as providing emotional support, we help men manage the practical issues behind their mental health issues, such as debt and unemployment.
Read MoreSomething inside so strong
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.
Read MoreNational Schizophrenia Awareness Day – lessons we can all learn from those affected by schizophrenia
For Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Bristol Wellbeing College learner and blogger Chrissy writes about mental health stigma and what we can learn from people living with schizophrenia.
Read MoreYou didn’t try and fix me
River felt ready to tell his story after a difficult couple of years working out his identity and dealing with multiple mental health crises. To mark Pride month, we share River’s story and his insights into why Second Step’s support means so much to him.
Read MoreMy Second Step Journey
For Volunteers’ Week 2022, Support Worker Charlie shares his Second Step journey and how his volunteering experience helped him achieve his goal of working in mental health support.
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