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How 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.
Read MoreWalk on the mild side – how leisurely dog walks could be the key to joy
Hello and happy 2023 from your friendly neighbourhood Wellbeing College. January and February are strange months for many, striking an…
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 MoreIn defence of goth, punk, metal and misunderstood music
Does our taste in music really say anything about our mental health? Our Second Step colleague and Equalities Champion, Terry,…
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 MoreArt, attention and ADHD awareness
Our resident Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy, writes about the experience of her mum being diagnosed with ADHD in her…
Read MoreCultivating hope: Looking after mental health in the cost-of-living crisis
The Hope Project takes a unique approach to mental health support. As well as providing emotional support, we help men manage the practical issues behind their mental health issues, such as debt and unemployment.
Read MoreBBC shines a light on Hope Project
BBC Radio Bristol presenter John Darvall interviewed Matty from our suicide prevention project, Hope, earlier this week as part of…
Read MoreLife-saving project needed now more than ever
To mark Suicide Prevention Day we hear from Paul who, after losing everything, including his home, considered suicide and now…
Read MoreAlliance increases its support in Somerset
The Somerset Mental Health Alliance, a partnership of 10 voluntary sector organisations including Second Step, has increased its local support…
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