Mental health
Tips for looking after yourself this Christmas
Christmas is almost upon us and while it can be a joyful time, it is also okay to find the…
Read MoreAnimal encounters
Owl Enlightenment, near Glastonbury, doesn’t just offer the chance to spend time with some majestic birds but also an opportunity to…
Read MoreLittle and often – Daily habits that can make a positive change
Meet Michael. He looks after himself by focusing on the small wins. Making time every day for activities that make him feel good…
Read MoreSmall steps can make a big difference – how rucking helped one man’s mental health
For James Hughes, walking with a weighted rucksack helped his physical and mental wellbeing.
Read MoreWaking up to the realities of Bristol’s past
To mark this year’s Black History Month, Second Step Internal Comms Officer Josie shares her thoughts and feelings after joining…
Read MoreSocial prescribing initiatives prove their worth
Over the past few years Somerset has become a leader throughout the UK in the field of social prescribing. Stepladder’s…
Read MoreSecond Step pressure causes The Independent to rethink the way it reports suicide deaths
A headline reporting the death of cricketer Graham Thorpe did not meet The Samaritans’ media guidelines. The way newspapers report…
Read MoreCome sit with us
A project in Somerset offers a new way to support people who are finding life difficult. Our Stepladder Communications Officer…
Read MoreTaking mental health outside – How regular trips to a forest near Bristol are helping people find solace and hope
There is growing evidence surrounding the benefits of nature-based interventions for mental health. Many studies show that ‘forest bathing’ can…
Read MoreCould personalised budgets end homelessness and rough sleeping?
Step Together, our innovative service supporting people facing multiple disadvantages in Somerset, is taking part in a nationwide Test and…
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