Mental Health

Join CHARM for a screening and discussion of Daniel Mackler's Film Open Dialogue: An alternative Finnish approach to healing from psychosis.

In the far north of Finland, a stone’s throw from the Arctic Circle, a group of innovative family therapists converted the area’s traditional mental health system, which once boasted some of Europe’s poorest outcomes for schizophrenia, into one that now gets the best statistical results in the world for first-break psychosis. They call their approach Open Dialogue.

Manchester Laces FC are providing free, safe and fun 'introduction to football' sessions for women seeking sanctuary, refugees and those from marginalised communities.

Through football, the aim is to bring women together, have fun with football, socialise, build community and help improve mental and physical wellbeing.

These hour-long sessions will be held at the Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse on Wednesdays from 19th November. Please see attached image for all dates and times.

Join Eden Project to explore the findings from an independent evaluation of The Big Lunch and the wider communities programme by the Belong Network.

In the face of social division, economic pressure and the ongoing climate and mental health crises, strengthening the glue that binds us together has never been more important.

Join this webinar to explore the findings from an independent evaluation of The Big Lunch and the wider communities programme by the Belong Network, showing how these initiatives bring people together and help: 

Exploring grief and loss through breath, body, voice and silence.

Come along to explore grief and loss in a safe space, learn new skills and have meaningful conversations!

This workshop is for people aged 50+ and lunch will be provided.

Spaces are limited, sign up using the link provided or calling 0161 834 9823.

Transport support is offered for attendees if required, please email gmopn@macc.org.uk to arrange.

Join Sow the City for their third Green & Blue Spaces Action Network event, with special guest Mayor Andy Burnham alongside speakers from community organisations who are linking their nature-based projects to improving health and other industry professionals:

Viv Andrews (The Monastery)
Claire Biggs (SNUG)
Tabz O'Brien (GM Live Well)
Dave Bell (Principal Officer for Health & Environment at Natural England)

This session will shine a spotlight on the proven and vital connection between our green and blue spaces and health, including the new Live Well agenda.

Step into the future for a day! Join VoiceAbility as they imagine and create a fairer Manchester where everyone has a say over their own health and care.

Taking place online on Monday 13 October, 6:30-7:30pm, Menopause Cafe is an informal event where people share experiences and information about Menopause. All are welcome!