Mental health
We’re at #19 in Bristol’s Charity Advent Calendar
Second Step and specifically its new Hope Project, has been featured in Bristol 247 as part of their run up to Christmas.
Read MoreSecuring funding for our new North Somerset Wellbeing Service
Chief Executive, Aileen Edwards, was on BBC Radio Bristol’s Breakfast Show talking tabout securing funding for our new North Somerset Wellbeing Service.
Read MoreSubverting Xmas: The Funny Side of Dark
Second Step emphasises how Christmas can cause some to feel compounding loneliness and lack of hope and how ‘a simple card-making activity’ could help.
Read MoreTaking care this Christmas
The number of suicides soar to their highest levels in January and the Samaritans expect to receive one call every six seconds over Christmas and the New Year.
Read MoreI’m dreaming of a quiet Christmas
Never be frightened of saying that you watch the television over the festive break, the image of travelling home for Christmas is unrealistic.
Read MoreJoy on the radio
Our service user led group delivered a programme at Bristol’s multi-ethnic community radio service focusing on the “Five Ways to Wellbeing”.
Read MoreNew mental health support plan for Bristol students
The University of Bristol takes action to support student mental health and wellbeing following the tragic deaths of 11 students since October 2016.
Read MoreHarry’s Happy Tunes
Communications Manager Jane Edmonds shares her thoughts about a friend in need at the start of Movember (which raises awareness about men’s mental health).
Read MoreNew hope for suicide prevention
World Mental Health Day, marks the start of the Hope Project, a new suicide prevention initiative for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Read MoreWalking football for mental health
Walking football has provided more than just exercise for people with mental health problems, one of the participants outlines its importance to them.
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