Men's Minds Matter

The Men’s Minds Matter project (within Parenting Focus NI) was born from a recognition that men in our communities often face barriers to accessing mental health and wellbeing support.  Through co-design with local men, Parenting Focus helped create safe and meaningful spaces where men could connect, share experiences and shape the services they need.  Over the past three years, the project established men’s cafés, activity groups, public ‘Empathy Tent’ events, and collaborative partnerships with community and statutory services - all rooted in amplifying men’s voices and reducing isolation.  This work has demonstrated the importance of father/male-focused wellbeing initiatives in strengthening families and communities.   Although Parenting Focus has now closed, their father work legacy will continue to inform, shape and inspire practice and community supports in the years ahead.  Download a copy of the final report at: www.mhfi.org/MensMindsMatter.pdf