Dykebar & Me: Challenging stigma through film

Dykebar & Me: Challenging stigma through film

Author: Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival October 25, 2017 Duration: 9:56
In this Talking Heads podcast, reporter Michael McEwan interviews some of the filmmakers involved in Dykebar & Me, a short film which screened at St Matthew's in Paisley during this year's festival. They discuss the impact the film has been having in challenging mental health stigma across Renfrewshire, and the effect it has had on their own lives. Michael McEwan has a learning disability and is a motivational speaker who talks about challenge, stigma and his own experiences finding employment. He previously worked for the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities (SCLD), presenting to organisations including the Scottish Government and the National Autistic Society. Find out more on his website: http://www.michaelmcewanmedia.webs.com/

The SMHAF Podcast is an audio extension of the year-round arts programme led by the Mental Health Foundation Scotland. It draws its inspiration and content from the annual Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, a major global event that has been enriching Scotland's cultural landscape since 2007. In this podcast, you'll hear from the artists, organizers, and participants who make this diverse festival happen. The conversations explore the creative processes behind the festival's wide-ranging programme, which includes music, film, visual art, theatre, dance, and literature, all connected through the lens of mental health. Episodes might feature a director discussing a new play, a musician explaining how composition relates to wellbeing, or a visual artist sharing the story behind an exhibition. It’s a space to listen in on thoughtful discussions about how artistic expression and mental health dialogue intersect, offering a deeper, more personal look at the festival's impact beyond the event dates. The SMHAF Podcast provides a lasting, intimate connection to the festival's community and ideas, making the powerful work of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival accessible anytime.
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