We are delighted to be once again partnering with our friends at City Lit to host the Mental Wealth Festival. Launching on World Mental Health Day 2022, this year’s Festival examines the theme of time, exploring how we can best use it and dedicate significant parts of our lives to the things that keep us well.
The Mental Wealth Festival takes place from 10-14 October and will be offering a series of free panel discussions on topics like art, creativity, our own discussion about the power of pictures, neurodiversity and much more.
We will be hosting three events throughout the week, including a unique opportunity to watch one of our book clubs in action. Book tickets using the links below for your chance to explore the power of pictures and how visual literacy can make a huge difference to our mental health.
Programme of events
Monday 10 October
Caring for Mental Health
Invite only
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: House of Lords
Professor Sheila the Baroness Hollins chairs this important roundtable exploring how parents and carers of children and adults can help develop mental wealth in the people they care for. Mark Malcolmson, CEO of City Lit, joins the panel.
Thursday 13 October
The Power of Pictures – Live Book Club
Free to attend
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Location: Cultureplex, City Lit
Join our panellists for a live Beyond Words book club, exploring what visual literacy is and how pictures can provoke sharing, stories and feelings. While our panel goes through a word-free picture book, our audience will be encouraged to watch and share their own insights, emotions and stories. Led by Beyond Words Founder Professor Sheila the Baroness Hollins and Mark Malcomson, City Lit Principal. Book now.
Exploring Visual Literacy – Book Club
Free to attend
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Location: Mezzanine, City Lit
Join Beyond Words’ afternoon book clubs to explore the magic of pictures for yourself. Beyond Words staff and self-advocates will lead on a series of small book clubs developing visual literacy, empathy and understanding of each other through reading their picture stories. Book now.
City Lit will be running a series of free talks and £5 taster sessions for a range of activities and talks focusing on mental health in an unequal world. Explore the Mental Wealth Festival’s offering on their website.