International Men’s Day is celebrated every November to help break down the stigma around men’s mental health and get men talking about important issues, offering a chance to make a difference to the lives of men and boys around the world.

Your host for the afternoon will be Nevil Tynemouth, joining us from New Results and the Institute of Sales Management. We’re also welcoming several brilliant speakers through our doors to share their personal and professional stories of dealing with stress and mental health. They’ll be delivering talks, workshops and Q&As on a variety of topics.

Our nominated charity for the day is If U Care Share, set up when Daniel O’Hare took his own life with no warning. They encourage people to share their problems and not to bury them, focusing on prevention, intervention and support of those bereaved by suicide. All proceeds from the day will go to this worthy cause.

They’ll be sharing the stage with a selection of fantastic charities who all offer support for people in a variety of ways, including:

• Sunderland Samaritans
• UK Men’s Sheds Association – who will be bringing along a selection of handcrafted wooden items to sell to help fund their charity

Agenda*

14.00 Welcome and networking

14.30 Introduction – Katy Sawyer and If U Care Share followed by Nevil Tynemouth – behaviours and why we do what we do

14.45 Ian Farrar – Topic TBC

15.30 Nevil – comfort zones and confidence

15.45 David Wilkinson – Topic TBC

16.30 Break – refreshments provided

16.50 Nevil – communications

17.00 Simon Raybould – Topic TBC

17.45 Wrap up and thank you

18.15 End

*Agenda subject to slight changes