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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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I can close the door and feel safe – Karen’s story

9 February 2019

Karen describes the last two years of homelessness as a living hell, so it is uplifting to picture her in the sanctuary of her own home as a result of Second Step’s help.

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Time to Change Employer Pledge

Employers pledge to end mental health stigma

8 February 2019

Second Step is one of more than a dozen Bristol employers who signed a pledge to tackle mental health stigma in their organisations.

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Burning candle

You Are Getting Sleepy, Very Sleepy

7 February 2019

The importance of sleep and forming good sleep habits

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Mural

Let’s talk about stress

4 February 2019

Michael Pearson, Senior Operations Manager – Second Step, talks about his experience with stress, how to identify it and what to do when it happens.

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Claire

Surviving or thriving – Claire’s story

1 February 2019

Second Step Communications Volunteer Claire has used the theme of surviving or thriving to look back at her long history of mental illness and reflect on when she’s been surviving and when she’s been thriving.

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Paul

I’m excited for the future – Paul’s story

31 January 2019

Paul lost his one bed home of seven years and everything he owned while he was in psychiatric care. Paul was referred to Second Step for help.

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