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Mince Pies and Mental Health: Promoting wellness during the holiday period
21 has been a year of anxiety and uncertainty for many people and we recognise that the Christmas period can be especially hard for those that are experiencing mental health problems, grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with isolation and loneliness. Our Somerset Crisis Safe Space Senior Recovery Navigator has put together some tips to help support your wellbeing over the Christmas period.
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Taking Care Approaching Nifty Fifty
Our Hope Project worker Sam shares his top tips for looking after yourself in middle age.
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Stepladder – providing an environment for men to talk and be heard
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.
Stepping up men’s mental wellbeing
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
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?
As part of the Festival of Learning, Bristol Wellbeing College shares stories from learners about their experiences.
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