Five workshops Workshop One – The Man Code Workshop Two – Unmasking masculinity Workshop Three – Friends Matter Workshop Four – Boy’s Don’t Cry Workshop Five – My Networks of Supports

Group agreement Respect what others say Be open and honest Keep it confidential Keep judgmental comments to yourself Join in It’s okay to disagree with each other It’s okay to leave the room

Learning outcomes Understand the connection between masculinity and poor mental health outcomes for boys Understand the ways to promote emotional wellbeing

Talking about feelings What stops boys talking about their feelings?

Talking about feelings When is it okay for boys to cry?

How much of a problem is mental health? In an average class of 35 students: 10 are likely to have seen their parents separate 7 are likely to have been bullied 3 could have a mental health problem 1 could have experienced the death of a parent

What does wellbeing mean? Wellbeing involves both the mind and the body. Wellbeing is about living in a healthy way that is positive for you and for others around you

‘the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy Wellbeing is... ‘the state of being comfortable, healthy and happy

Film: It’s Okay Not to Feel Okay (strong language) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg1SokvP-h4

Activity

Things that affect my wellbeing List the things that affect your wellbeing in a good way? What are the things that make you happy? happy)

Things that affect my wellbeing Can you list the things that affect your wellbeing in a negative way? What are the things that make you less happy? happy)

Ways to wellbeing Talking Relating Creating Calming Exercising Being open with people you trust about how I’m feeling Talking Spend time with the people you care about. Relating Express myself creatively e.g. music, art, drama, writing Creating Try meditation, good sleep habits like turning your phone off early Calming Looking after your body, playing sport and eating healthy Exercising Help others or contribute to causes you believe in Contributing

These workshops were developed by Priority 1-54 as part of the Maps to Manhood project January – September 2018. We would like to thank Hastings and Rother Clinical Commissioning Group for funding the project