Mesmac are running the following free sessions for men aged between 16-20 years old. They have 15 sessions a week running, starting from next week and will run over the summer holidays.
What will we cover in the 4 sessions and what to expect.
The sessions are very relaxed and engaging, you won’t be asked to do anything that you might not be comfortable with, for example we will not be asking you to share your mental health issues, but obviously if you feel comfortable and they are relevant it would be great to share your personal experiences.
Session 1 – Health & emotions
– What does ‘healthy’ look like?
– The Difference between Emotional and Physical Health
– The ups and downs in health that everyone experiences
– Assumptions we make about emotional health of other without knowing what’s really going on
– How to talk about Emotional Health- for ourselves and others
– Recognising that our feelings are individual and unique
Session 2 – Managing stress & making choices
– We all have control over how we react to a challenge or stress
– Understanding the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour
– Use problem-solving skills
– How we react and cope is individual to each of us
Session 3 – Building resilience
– There are a range of coping strategies that can be helpful
– Understanding that everyone experiences difficult times and feelings
– Resilience is about working through challenging times.
Session 4 – Knowing where to turn
– Breaking barriers that may stop us receiving support and help
– What support is available
– Make a plan of what might work for you
