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MoRun success: Supporting men’s mental health
Congratulations to all who took part in Movember’s MoRun at Ashton Court yesterday, especially Rich Lee, Andy Warren and Sam…
Read MoreSecond Step stands against homelessness
Like many, we were shocked by recent remarks about homelessness being a lifestyle choice. Our Chief Executive, Aileen Edwards, is…
Read MoreSafe 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,…
Read MoreRemembering 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.
Read MoreManaging Anxiety: Understanding Anxiety and Finding Inner Calm
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May). This year, it’s shining a light on anxiety and its impact on our lives. Anxiety isn’t just your everyday worry or stress. It’s that feeling of unease and fear that can take over at any time. We’ve all been there, right? Feeling those butterfly nerves when you’re about to face a big exam or a nerve-wracking job interview. But when anxiety starts interfering with your daily life and overall wellbeing, that’s when it becomes a real challenge.
Read MoreNew mental health hub for Somerset
A new high street Open Mental Health hub opened on Monday 9 January 2023 in Bridgwater. Adults over 18 can…
Read MoreCrisis Safe Space in the news
The Crisis Safe Space team in Bridgwater got some great press coverage over Christmas – a time when its services were…
Read MoreCrisis Safe Space expects to save lives this Christmas in Somerset
This Christmas people’s mental health and wellbeing are the priority for health leaders in Somerset. Crisis Safe Space – part…
Read MoreNot feeling the Christmas spirit? You’re not alone
Why Christmas puts so much pressure on our mental health, and tips for reducing stress during the Christmas season. We’re…
Read MoreLaunching Stories of Change: our impact report
Today we launch our 2022 Impact Report which gives a flavour of our work over the last 12 months. Called…
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