Mid and North East Essex Mind in partnership with The Colte Partnership are organising a get-together for men to talk mental wellbeing at Colchester Rugby Club on Tuesday 10 June from 8am to 10.30am.
The event coincides with Men’s Mental Health Week (9-15 June) and will encourage men to open-up about their mental wellbeing. Men’s Mental Health Week promotes positive mental health among men and also challenges negative stereotypes. The drop-in breakfast event will also provide resources to support mental health.
Ginny Idehen, CEO, Mid and North East Essex Mind, is inviting all men and those worried about a male friend or family member to come along to the event. She believes by holding the event at the local rugby club, it will help tackle men’s mental health and stigma. She said: “Men still struggle to open-up and sometimes feel ashamed or embarrassed to share their feelings. By addressing these issues at the rugby club, it enables all to share their worries and concerns.”
She continued: “Sadly men’s mental health issues are on the rise, but Mid and North East Essex Mind is here to help. We offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone. We provide compassionate and inclusive mental health services, resources and practical support to promote wellbeing for everyone.”
The ‘Time to Talk About Men’s Mental Health’ event will include guest speakers, networking, plus representatives from organisations who support men’s wellbeing will be available. The event is ideal for men concerned about their mental health plus anyone concerned about a male friend or family member’s mental wellbeing. The event is also open to healthcare professionals.
Supporting the event is primary healthcare provider, The Colte Partnership, which consists of eight GP Practices across Colchester and Tendring serving 80,000 patients. Martin Chapman, CEO says: “We see a growing number of patients coming to us with mental health issues. It is important men learn to ask for help when they’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. It’s essential that communities come together and provide a space for people to share their worries and are supported or signposted to help available.”
Mid and North East Essex Mind provides a wide range of mental health services for people in the area. The charity runs the North East Essex Sanctuary for people experiencing a mental health crisis or need support to stay well. There is also a range of counselling services, online support, and resources hub, plus training to improve mental wellbeing.
To discover more about Mid and North East Essex Mind, visit www.mnessexmind.org. To sign up to the event, which costs £5 per person and includes a free breakfast bap and hot drink, go to www.mnessexmind.org/mens-health.
