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Cars Unite Men for Mental Health Talks
5 Jul
Summary
- Car meets are organized monthly to encourage men's open conversations about mental health.
- Events use shared car interests as a gentle approach to initiating sensitive discussions.
- Up to 100 cars attend these 'Coffee and Cars' meet-ups.
A motor enthusiast is hosting car meets to encourage men to openly discuss mental health and dismantle associated stigma. Lewis Warren, 33, from Brixworth, Northamptonshire, organizes these events on the second Sunday of each month at various locations across the UK.
The 'Coffee and Cars' meet-ups see between 30 to 100 vehicles in attendance. Warren explained that conventional direct questions about feelings can cause men to erect immediate defenses.
Instead, these events leverage a common interest in cars to create a more relaxed atmosphere. This approach facilitates the initiation of conversations about men's well-being. A regular participant, Craig Abbott, shared that the meets have positively impacted him, making him feel genuinely heard.
