Posts Tagged ‘stepladder’
Social 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 MoreA Walk for A Life. A walk for a friend.
Stepladder’s digital communications officer, Julie, explains what it was like to take part in A Walk for A Life in…
Read MoreFinding your voice on Time to Talk Day
On Time to Talk Day 2024, our Digital Communications Officer, Jo, opens up about using her own voice. In an honest account, she reflects on supporting others with their mental health while avoiding the instinctive “Yeah, not too bad” response about her own.
Read MoreOwl Enlightenment: A haven of healing and hope on Somerset Moorland
Owl Enlightenment, nestled in Somerset, offers a mindful haven with a collection of owls, founded by Michelle Blackmore. The Winston Innovation Fund has recently supported workshops promoting men’s mental health ready to start in 2024.
Read MoreFinding healing and purpose: A journey of willow weaving
Read more about Warren’s inspiring story and discover how finding a hobby like willow weaving has transformed his life.
Read MoreRemembering Winston – renaming 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 MoreHow running helped my mental health
Our men’s mental health Stepladder team in Somerset recently caught up with Andy Meek, a member of our steering group to hear his thoughts on mental health and how running helps.
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