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On Sunday 15 June 2025, the final day of Men’s Mental Health Week and Father’s Day, members of our Barnet Talking Therapies team took part in the “Kick off the Stigma” football match at the Silver Jubilee stadium.

The event, hosted by the Silver Jubilee Park (SJP) Foundation, brought together a number of organisations committed to improving men’s mental health. Representatives from Barnet Talking Therapies, Brent Talking Therapies, the Raheem Sterling Foundation, James’ Place, and the SJP Foundation shared practical messages about wellbeing, stigma reduction, and the importance of accessing support.

Throughout the day, we highlighted how men can benefit from talking therapies and encouraged attendees to seek help early. Our team shared information about the service we offer in Barnet, helping to reinforce the idea that mental health support is accessible and effective.

Talal Alanizee, trainee cognitive behavioural therapist from our Barnet Talking Therapies, said:

“It was great to see so many open conversations around mental wellbeing taking place both on and off the pitch.”

Feedback from players and attendees reflected a strong interest in continuing this kind of community engagement, with many expressing a desire to explore further mental health topics in future events.

We are also pleased to share that the event raised over £200 for Dads Matter, a charity dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing of fathers and their families.

We are proud to have been part of this initiative and remain committed to promoting mental health and wellbeing across our communities.