Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Taking place on Thursday 3rd February 2022, it’s the day that friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen, and change lives.
This year is a special one for us as we mark 85 years since we were founded by Dame Georgiana Buller DBE in 1937. Since then, with your help, we’ve supported hundreds of people with hidden disabilities and mental health difficulties, through support and beyond, for as long as we are needed.
January’s third Monday, ‘Blue Monday’, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Spoiler: it isn’t. Despite it trending every year since 2004, there is no real scientific evidence to support that the third Monday of the first month must be more depressing than any other day. Here’s why.
We understand that people can be nervous about joining online groups and discussing mental health issues. So, we’ve put together a course spotlight to make things a little easier when you’re deciding which of our courses will be best for you.
Buckingham Palace has announced a nationwide baking competition open to all UK residents aged eight and over to create a “Platinum Pudding”. On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
Managing Your Anger is a 4-week online course that allows you to consider the emotions under your anger, develop coping strategies, and allows you to discuss your own experiences.
The team at Step One would like to say a big THANK YOU to our community for all the support you have given us throughout 2021. It has been so lovely for us to know we have all worked through this together. We have learnt a lot and appreciate everything that you have all done for our service users and staff.
We understand how stressful the festive season can be on your mental health. Many of us are affected by the season’s expectations, so you’re not alone. We’ve put up a list of top tips to help you get through the Christmas period.
BeWell@StepOne provides support to people as possible across county through online courses, support groups and learning opportunities. We help people in need of mental health support to manage their own wellbeing and, through peer groups, support others in their communities.
Mental health issues don’t disappear over Christmas. That’s why we are raising funds for vital mental health support services that could prevent someone’s mental health condition from escalating into something more serious, and that support could potentially save their life this Christmas.
