CLEAR - Men's Talk

Established in 2018, Men’s Talk is CLEAR’s creative advocacy project for men who have experienced mental health issues; using applied theatre and film making to enable the men to gain confidence, develop new skills and create original material; with the aim of reducing stigma, encouraging men to talk about their mental health and enabling change.

Age range:
18+
Address:
CLEAR
Intake location:
Dewsbury

Contact

CLEAR

Service Manager: Krista Bagnell

Ops Manager: Sharon Kumar-Sehdev

Men’s Talk Performance

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Is a 35-minute performance created with and performed by men with lived experience of mental health issues.

Following a successful launch in March 2023 – the men have delivered over 20 performances to a wide range of audiences across the region. Venues have included theatres, universities, community venues, work-places and conferences.

Men’s Talk Premiere Film

Men’s Talk Digital (MT Digital) 

This is CLEAR’s film-making project for men who have experienced mental health issues.

MT Digital uses digital media to create short films that aim to reduce stigma and encourage debate around men’s mental health and to signpost other men to local mental health services.

As well as making their own films – MT Digital undertakes commissioned work – providing services to third sector organisations, local authorities and the wider Inspire North group.

Supported by Creative Frame CIC – MT Digital provides participants with training, equipment and support.

Commissions have included Kirklees Council, Leeds Mind and Calderdale NHS.

Kirklees Council: INFocus Film : https://youtu.be/cLYQENJXbRk

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership/Leeds Mind Preventing Suicide:
“Communication, support and follow up:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLuLpDdg6HU

Kirklees Local Television – Men’s Talk testimonies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utDDIAHDlm0

St Anne’s: https://www.st-annes.org.uk/mens-talk-makes-an-impact-at-bevin-court/

Lawrence Batley Theatre: https://www.thelbt.org/blog/men-s-talk-a-performance-by-men-with-lived-experience-of-mental-health-issues/