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A story of hope for January

24 January 2022

We want to reframe this ‘new year new me!’ thought process. So, we’re sharing two stories – one from a Next Steps colleague and one from a member of our STAR Communications Team – about finding hope for the future, even when facing severe mental health problems.

City GPs recommend wellbeing college to patients struggling with their mental health

19 January 2022

people at a Bristol Wellbeing College cafe event

Bristol Wellbeing College, which is run by mental health charity Second Step, offers free psycho-educational workshops to help people learn new ways and skills to improve their mental health.

Horse riding to help healing

22 December 2021

Becky applied to our grant-giving Sylvia’s Fund to go horse riding for the day. She had recently came out of…

Mince Pies and Mental Health: Promoting wellness during the holiday period

13 December 2021

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.

Stepping up men’s mental wellbeing

2 November 2021

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.

Second Step celebrates Black History Month

1 October 2021

Today sees the start of Black History Month and this year we are celebrating it together as an organisation.

Power to the Pause

28 September 2021

In preparation for World Menopause Awareness Month next month our North Somerset Wellbeing Service is once again running its Power to the pause: demystifying the muddle of the menopause course