Join us for an inspiring evening, hearing from experts who will discuss how society's obsession with appearance, is having a catastrophic impact on mental health and how there is a collective responsibility to conquer eating disorders.



Panellists include: Dr Ally Jaffee (Multi-Award wining NHS Junior Doctor), Dr Chukwuemeka (London-based specialty doctor in eating disorders) James Downs (passionate advocate of mental wellness and is very open about his lived experience of disordered eating).and head of charity projects at The Bridge; Katrina Rawson-Mackenzie.



This event has been curated by The Bridge, a charity which supports the health and wellbeing of women.

Reflect, create and connect! Our zine making workshop is a space to creatively explore your relationship with health and wellbeing. You’ll create your own zine with space for discussion around your experiences and journeys with health and wellbeing. Open to all – no zine making experience necessary.







Join The Bridge for their zine-making workshop at City Lit!

We have been fed the message that midlife can be a rough and difficult time! However… it can also be the absolute OPPOSITE: A time to break free and thrive. This in-depth conversation openly examines difficult topics and provides REAL science-backed, feel-good solutions to help empower you on your journey.







Whether you’re experiencing symptoms yourself, want to support co-workers or family, or simply want to learn how to biohack your way to looking and feeling amazing, please join us for what promises to be an incredible and enlightening conversation with Stefanie Daniels, a Menopause Coach who provides personalised support to employees in the workplace.

Join an expert panel of speakers and mental health campaigners as they discuss men's mental health in contemporary society, the possible factors that impact men's wellbeing, and explore the ways in which authentic social connection and creative activity can support psychological health and healing. This panel discussion will take place via Zoom Webinar.



This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.

Richard D France presents his unique take of being bipolar in a Deaf world with poetry, songs, and philosophical thoughts. Using humour and alternative perspectives on mental health, Richard delivers a unique insight in surviving bipolar and the journey his bipolarity has taken him on. Presented in his communication blend of BSL, SSE and voice. There will be a Q&A opportunity at the end of the show. Due to suicide references, this event is only suitable for those aged 16+. This event is in-person only.

Join Garth MacAnally from Life and Progress (EAP) for a talk about humour through adversity.

Join us for an in conversation with Clarke and Carrie Carlisle. Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle understands, from painful personal experience, just how important it is to look after your mental health. In this talk, Clarke and Carrie will talk about their personal experiences on mental health, suicide, and relationships. This event will be followed by a drinks reception in the City Lit Gallery & Exhibition Space.

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. This event is part of the Mental Wealth Festival.

Join psychologist, coach and author Jess Baker for a talk about her latest book, The Super Helper Syndrome: A survival guide for compassionate people. It’s a state you can find yourself in when you help others even to the detriment of your own wellbeing.

Join artists, makers and performers at the opening reception for the Mental Wealth Festival exhibition 'Out of Mind' as they discuss their creative practice, and explore the ways in which art and creative activity resonate with mental health and support psychological wellbeing.

Reading Friends is The Reading Agency’s social reading and befriending programme. Reading Friends chat, share stories and have fun. Come along and listen to extracts from different Quick Reads stories and have a chat. It’s all about connecting with other people – you don’t have to read anything in advance.



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Join us for an interactive talk with mental health campaigner Rob Stephenson as part of this year’s Mental Wealth Festival. Rob will be exploring the powerful connection of music and mental health.

Join complementary therapist and wellbeing educator Hilary Lyons for a nature therapy workshop in the beautiful grounds of Bethlem Hospital, Beckenham, London. Drawing on the art of the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, forest bathing has been shown to improve physical and mental health, reduce stress levels and boost the immune system. This workshop runs as part of The Mental Wealth Festival, and starts off a day of talks and activities hosted by Bethlem Gallery and The Guts Café at Bethlem Hospital.

Integrative therapist Naila Dunleavy will offer a space that will be used to nurture, hold, share, celebrate and make connections. Holding in mind the framework of ‘Healing Justice’, you will reflect on your stories, what may have caused ruptures in your family and wider society in the present and over generations and hopefully begin to repair any fragmented connections.