Mental health

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with filmmaker Aodh Breathnach on surviving being stabbed – and documenting the aftermath

With knife crime a tragically common part of life in Bristol and other cities, Neil talks to Aodh about the psychological impact of being the victim of an attack, and the process of recovery.
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When words fail: Meet the Bristol group nurturing male musicians’ mental health

The Seed Sessions project combines counselling and music mentoring to help young men express themselves. We heard from its founder, one of the participants and a counsellor working with the group about the power of music as a therapeutic tool.
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Lost opportunities: are inquests failing to prevent future deaths?

Jess Durdy’s death followed clear failings by those charged with caring for her, her mother believes, but a coroner didn’t see it that way. Bereaved families, campaigners and lawyers say an opaque, inconsistent system needs change.
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