3. 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

4. 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

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

7. Talking about feelings
What stops boys talking
about their feelings?

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

13. Activity

14. 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)

15. 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)

16. 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

19. 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