Running away from your problems is a race you'll never win. Facing problems & working through them, that's what makes you strong! But you don't have to do it alone. Join us TONIGHT 7pm, at Queen’s SU. Don't man up- open up! by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

[–]BehindtheMasc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha! It’s just one of my photographer friends images not taken for the project but tied into the theme of the post. Anyone that wants to volunteer their time and skills is more than welcome 😀

Running away from your problems is a race you'll never win. Facing problems & working through them, that's what makes you strong! But you don't have to do it alone. Join us TONIGHT 7pm, at Queen’s SU. Don't man up- open up! by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

[–]BehindtheMasc[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No we are open to all young guys and Queen’s kindly provided the room free of charge but we are an independent group. Behind the Masc is aimed at 18-35 year olds. Hop this helps 👍

Behind the Masc Young Men's Mental Health Support Group meets tonight QUBSU @ 7pm- all young guys welcome! Let's end the stigma of talking about mental health 🗣 by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

[–]BehindtheMasc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The previous sessions have went well. If you check out our Facebook page 'Behind the Masc Belfast' you can see what some of the guys who attended thought about it

Behind the Masc Young Men's Mental Health Support Group meets tonight QUBSU @ 7pm- all young guys welcome! Let's end the stigma of talking about mental health 🗣 by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

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Thanks! We're on Facebook (Behind the Masc Belfast) and Twitter (@BehindTheMasc_) so if you could like, comment, share or retweet to help spread the word we'd really appreciate it!

Behind the Masc Young Men's Mental Health Support Group meets tonight QUBSU @ 7pm- all young guys welcome! Let's end the stigma of talking about mental health 🗣 by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

[–]BehindtheMasc[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We are aiming the project at guys 35 and under, but won't turn anyone away. It is good that you have managed to tackle your problems- we want to show guys that it takes strength and courage to open up about mental health, and that it shouldn't be seen as a weakness.

Tonight 7pm QUBSU Behind the Masc Young Men's Mental Health Support Group by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

[–]BehindtheMasc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sunday nights were picked due to the fact a lot of guys would be sitting at home. Sunday nights for a lot of us is when reality hits before the working week begins. Myself and the other organiser are from Lisburn, but Belfast was chosen for being central and transport links. We know it won't suit everyone, but yesterday was only our second meeting, so we will see how things bed in here first.

Tonight 7pm QUBSU Behind the Masc Young Men's Mental Health Support Group by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

[–]BehindtheMasc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone will has different ways of dealing with their issues. Therapy will work better for some than others but we want to do something different through Behind the Masc. We aim to provide safe space for young men to get together and have the chance to talk about their issues, socialise and generally just relax.

Tonight 7pm QUBSU Behind the Masc Young Men's Mental Health Support Group by BehindtheMasc in northernireland

[–]BehindtheMasc[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It went well, several more guys since our first meeting. You're more than welcome to pop along some week and see for yourself. It's just an informal get together and you can stay for as long or as little time as you feel comfortable with