Information and Guidance Session
Healthwatch Essex: Information and Guidance Session on Male Mental Health
Date: 26th June 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: The Minories Art Gallery, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE
Join us for an Information and Guidance Session hosted by Healthwatch Essex, focused on male mental health, open conversations, and community care.
This session, we dive into the challenges that many men face—stigma, silence, and barriers to seeking help. Together, we’ll explore local mental health resources, share practical strategies for resilience, and highlight the importance of support networks and speaking up. Whether you're personally affected, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand more, this is your chance to be part of an important, compassionate conversation.
This event is part of Fragile Strength, our ongoing project that explores vulnerability, masculinity, and mental wellbeing through community-driven arts and dialogue. Throughout June and July, we’re also hosting a series of creative workshops, artist talks, and film screenings, including:
Mental Wellbeing of Male Carers
Fragile Strength Curatorial Walkthrough and Discussion
‘Geeta’ Animated Short Film Screening by Chetan Bhakuni
Clear Your Mind: An Open Mic Session
‘brother!’ Short Film Screening by Ruben Hamlyn
Unfu*k Yourself: A Draw and Talk Session
Whole: A Talk and Listen Session
Call Me By My Name: A Process Drama Workshop
The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent: A Talk and Listen Session
Sun is Also a Star: A College-Making Session
The Highly Sensitive Person: A Draw and Talk Session
These events are free, inclusive, and open to all.
Let’s break the silence together. Book your free spot now for the Healthwatch Essex Information and Guidance Session and be part of the conversation that matters.
