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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 2023 Impact Report.

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Creating hope through action – World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

9 September 2022

TW: this article talks about suicide.  If you’re thinking about suicide or are struggling to cope, please call the Samaritans…

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Katie’s journey

16 August 2022

Katie tells her story of volunteering at a local radio station.

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Changing Futures

16 August 2022

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

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National Schizophrenia Awareness Day – lessons we can all learn from those affected by schizophrenia

25 July 2022

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.

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“Hope saved my life.” How the Hope Project helped men at risk of suicide

14 July 2022

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.

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Mental Health Bill plans to reform mental health care

6 July 2022

The government aims to ‘modernise’ mental health care by introducing a new Mental Health Bill. Here’s a summary of the main changes that could be introduced in the next few years.

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