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Growth, a poem – Black History Month 2023
Growth, a beautiful poem shared with us by one of our Second Step colleagues this Black History Month: I’ve become…
Black History Month 2023 – #WeMatter
Every October we celebrate Black History Month. This year the theme is celebrating our sisters – applauding their invaluable contribution…
Safe mental health space The Sanctuary now run by Second Step
Mental health charity Second Step is delivering Bristol-based The Sanctuary after taking on the service from St Mungo’s. The Sanctuary,…
‘Only when I laugh, doctor’ – the importance of sick leave as a fundamental workers’ right
Putting mental health first means taking the time to rest and recover when needed. But many people are familiar with…
Suicidal thoughts and me
A blog exploring suicidal thoughts and what can be done to help.
Remembering Winston – our men’s mental wellbeing innovation fund for Somerset
Stepladder’s team manager Winston Williams was a driving force behind the project, passionate about men’s mental health and supporting men to find the strength to ask for help when things weren’t going well.