Freedom of Mind Festival

Freedom of Mind Festival is a series of events which will create conversations about mental health and
emotional wellbeing, bringing people together to make Bristol a happier, healthier city. It will take
place in venues across Bristol from 30 September to 10 October 2016.

The festival is predominantly a youth led, voluntary organisation and they have already forged partnerships
with several organisations. These include Bristol City Council, the Bristol NHS Clinical Commissioning
Group, Off the Record, Festival of Ideas, Incredible Edible Bristol, Young Healthwatch and Bristol
Independent Mental Health Network.

Everyone has mental health. And mental illness can affect anyone. This city wide
platform will stimulate discussion and teach individuals and communities accessible and practical ways
to improve their emotional wellbeing. Through recognising the social barriers and personal hurdles
that we may have to overcome, we will be better equipped to establish a positive mind­set and tackle
stigma head on.

Events

From talks, discussion panels and workshops, to gigs, comedy and film screenings, there is something for everybody. Sign up to the festival newsletter to hear things as they are announced.