Posts Tagged ‘Bristol’
How Second Step supported Bristol’s new Lord Mayor to find a home
From being street homeless to becoming Bristol’s new lord mayor, Labour Councillor Paul Goggin shared how he overcame what felt…
Read MoreSeeing the world through new eyes in recovery – Vic’s story
Vic shares his mental health recovery journey: how he overcame alcohol addiction after 26 years, how he took control of…
Read MoreChanging Futures
You may have heard about the new Government funded Changing Futures programme which is working with some of the most disadvantaged people in Bristol. The aim is to help empower them to lead independent lives and to improve service provision
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 More“Hope saved my life.” How the Hope Project helped men at risk of suicide
We’re delighted to have achieved national recognition with the publication of an independent evaluation into the suicide prevention work we’re doing with men. The report validates the great work we’re doing and the efficacy of our approach to offer men in crisis both emotional and practical support.
Read MoreCombatting loneliness – step by step
Bristol Wellbeing College learner, Chrissy, has shared her own insights into how finding the awe in the outdoors can help us cope with loneliness:
Read MoreHow to go from distressed to destressed – wellbeing through release
This week, our Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy talks about how important it is to let your emotions out loudly and proudly.
Read More“Sometimes we can’t do things alone”
This year Mental Health Awareness Week is about loneliness. We hear from Hope client Vic who reached out for help when he felt his mental health was relapsing. TW: This post mentions suicidal thoughts.
Read MoreSpring into Spring with the Bristol Wellbeing College
Can seasonal change really put a spring in our mental health’s step? Our Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy, talks about spring, the science of joy, and how we may have more influence over our happiness than we think.
Read MoreCity GPs recommend wellbeing college to patients struggling with their mental health
Bristol Wellbeing College, which is run by mental health charity Second Step, offers free psycho-educational workshops to help people learn new ways and skills to improve their mental health.
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