Investing in men’s mental health
The City of Wolverhampton Council is helping men to look after their mental health, as the cost of living crisis continues to put pressure on people’s finances and wellbeing. The Mandem Meetup is a non-profit group set up in Manchester three years ago aimed at supporting men’s mental wellbeing through creating safe spaces for men to talk, whether it’s meetings or outdoor activities like hiking.
Jamie Lewis and friend Christian Denton, both grew up and live on the Dovecotes estate in the city and set up the first Mandem Meetup group outside of Manchester in January this year to help Wolverhampton men. They are passionate about breaking the stigma that stops men talking openly about their mental health.