News / Latest mental health film
LOCAL charity Mind Your Head has released its third and final film encouraging Shetland men to speak more openly about their mental health.
The short monologue film tells the story of Robert who talks about becoming a father and a role model and the importance of that role.
Robert hasn’t personally suffered from mental ill health but has known and still does know people who are experiencing problems.
He also discusses the Grubby Hut sessions where Mind Your Head is visiting male-dominated workplaces to encourage men to talk about mental health related issues.
He talks about the impact it has had amongst his staff team and what he as a manager got out of the session held a few months ago at his workplace.
Anouska Civico of Mind Your Head said: “This is the final film to be launched and it was appropriate to end it with this one highlighting the work of the Grubby Hut.
“We have been overwhelmed with the positive response amongst men during and after the sessions,” she said.
“All three of the men who have been filmed I met as part of the Grubby Hut sessions. I am so proud and humbled that they agreed to do this as a way of helping others.
“The response amongst Shetland folk has been nothing but praise for these men. And I really hope that they have helped someone in the isles feel comfortable to share their story.”
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