On September 3rd, Black Minds Matter launch their new initiative "WITH YOU(TH) IN MIND. The first of its kind, it will be taking place in London and Birmingham on September 30th.

Powered by the Rare Impact Fund, the events are primarily aimed at 17-24 year olds with a focus on encouraging early intervention in accessing mental health support.

Throughout the day there will be 1 to 1s with specialist therapists, a live guided mental health check in led by online platform How Mental, panel hosted by Black Minds Matter, Suicide and Co with the London event hosted by Vanessa Maria - the host of the Resident Advisor and Black Minds Matter Podcasts with spoken word performances, breakout spaces and even free pizza.

For a sneak preview, have a look at How Mental's guided mental health check in:

LIVE GUIDED MENTAL CHECK-IN BY HOW MENTAL

It's not easy to take the time and space to check-in with ourselves - but it's a lot easier when we do it together! In this Mental Check-in, How Mental Founder, George Taktak, will take people on a journey through a series of mental activities, including:

1. Bag Drop - Get rid of your emotional baggage...no seriously, visualise it and chuck it out of the room to make space for you to think clearly!

2. I Want it All - Write an 'I want' list to identify your wants & needs. Kind of like goal setting, but for your wellbeing!

3. Smell the Roses - Find ways to get the feelings you want right now, instead of waiting for life to be perfect!

The London event will be taking place at Rich Mix in East London and The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham.

To sign up and for more information, head to their page.

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