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Stepladder – providing an environment for men to talk and be heard

22 November 2021

Meet Winston, a Community Partnership Manager at Second Step. As Part of Men’s Mental Health Month, Winston has written about his experience of working with young men and the positive impact providing an environment for men to talk has on men’s mental health.
Trigger Warning: this post makes reference to suicide.

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Stepping up men’s mental wellbeing

2 November 2021

November is Men’s Mental Health Month and we will be drawing attention to our work in Bristol, Somerset and the South West. We will also be sharing tips and videos throughout the month.

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Seeking equality

26 October 2021

This month’s Bristol Wellbeing College blog comes from the wonderful Chrissy who writes about the lack of inclusivity and diversity in mental health services. As an organisation providing mental health services, we are acutely aware of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion across all the work we do. We’re working hard to address these issues and welcome Chrissy’s timely blog during this Black History Month.

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Lessons from the Festival of Learning – what’s it like being a learner?

1 October 2021

As part of the Festival of Learning, Bristol Wellbeing College shares stories from learners about their experiences.

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Second Step celebrates Black History Month

1 October 2021

Today sees the start of Black History Month and this year we are celebrating it together as an organisation.

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Power to the Pause

28 September 2021

In preparation for World Menopause Awareness Month next month our North Somerset Wellbeing Service is once again running its Power to the pause: demystifying the muddle of the menopause course

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