Creative films showcase positive impact of mental health support for men in Kirklees
Men’s Talk Digital premiered a series of short films showcasing the positive impact of mental health support services available to men living in Kirklees.
We hosted the premiere of the short films alongside CLEAR Men’s Talk at Connecting Housing, Dewsbury.
CLEAR Men’s Talk is a creative advocacy project for men who have experienced mental health issues. The group uses applied theatre and filmmaking to signpost support and encourage men to talk.
Highlighting men’s mental health support in Kirklees
Commissioned by Kirklees Public Health, the project, IN Focus, showcased films featuring men from support groups including Andy’s Man Club, Luke’s Lads and Platform 1 – speaking openly about their own issues, how they got involved with the projects and what keeps them coming back.
Councillor Musarrat Khan said:
“It was an honour to speak at the Men’s Talk Digital event, especially as it’s one led by people with lived experiences. Suicide rates in Kirklees are highest amongst men, and we have a long-term focus to reduce those numbers. That’s why, with a co-ordinated approach from the Kirklees Suicide Prevention Action Group (SPAG) we aim to work collaboratively with organisations across the board, to identify any gaps and improve provision for men’s well-being across Kirklees.”
Kirklees Suicide Prevention Action Group
The Kirklees’ Suicide Prevention Action Group, a multi-agency group including public health, housing commissioners, NHS and a range of voluntary sector organisations including Men’s Talk established a men’s mental health workstream to help identify gaps in wellbeing support for men, improve provision and ultimately reduce the numbers of people taking their own life by suicide.
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