REVEALED: The Conversation
Black men are far more likely than others to be diagnosed with severe mental health problems and sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Evidence shows that Black men are far more likely than others to be diagnosed with severe mental health problems and sectioned under the Mental Health Act. However, up until 11 years old, Black boys don’t have poorer mental health than others of their age.
How do we explain this? Why is this happening?
There are multiple reasons… including stigma, cultural barriers, and systemic discrimination, all of which are more directly experienced by Black boys and young Black men as they get older. Exposure to trauma, whether through witnessing or direct victimization, is often a daily reality for many Black males.
The play, REVEALED, seeks to encourage more men to talk more about how they feel and increase the community and services’ understanding of how they can better support Black men who experience mental distress and trauma.
In addition to a conversation with the panel, the chair will invite a couple of questions from the audience.
The Panel:
Daniel J Carver – Writer & Actor/Malcolm
Everal Walsh – Actor/Sidney
Dylan Brady – Actor/Luther
Anndeloris Chacon – CEO, Bristol Black Carers
Errol Pitter – Nilaari Agency
Chaired by Sandra Griffiths, The Red Earth Collective
Sandra Griffiths – founder of The Red Earth Collective and a director of Catalyst for Change – an umbrella organisation providing capacity building support to Black-led mental health organisations across the Midlands.
Anndeloris Chacon – a registered nurse and CEO of Bristol Black Carers. Her work through Bristol Black Carers has allowed her to share her nursing experience, skills, and knowledge directly with the individuals in the Caribbean, African and Asian communities, giving support and empowerment through providing holistic person-centred care.
Errol Pitter – from Nilaari, a community-based charity providing accessible, supportive, culturally relevant, therapeutic services to meet the needs of the people – particularly those from global majority communities – struggling to manage their mental health and/or are involved in the criminal justice system.
We’ll also have the wonderful REVEALED cast on the panel – Everal A Walsh who plays the Grandfather (Sidney), Daniel J Carver, writer and plays the Father (Malcolm) and Dylan Brady who plays teenage Luther.
DATE: Wed 05 October
TIME: 7:30pm. The REVEALED performance will end at approx. 9.30pm. There will be a 5 minute break after the play and the post-show discussion will last between 30-45 mins.
AGES: 14+
TO BOOK: Head to the REVEALED show page and select Wed 05 October from the drop down menu when you click Buy Tickets.
