Vanessa Warwick, media presenter and YouTube host, will attend the next HMT peer support group at Raven Records on 1st May. The usual group will also take place in private, this is an additional optional extra. Vanessa writes:
I am so thrilled to announce a collab with Raven Records and Heavy Metal Therapy
Join us on 1st May 2026 at Raven Records in Camden, London for a special edition of their Heavy Metal Therapy “Be Reyt” support group, featuring a live panel discussion hosted by me!
The panel will examine how heavy metal and the wider alternative community can support individuals through challenging times, drawing on both personal experiences and broader perspectives around connection, identity, and recovery.
Please note that this event will be filmed sensitively for socials (with permission from contributors), and recording will also take place during the panel segment of the evening.
In addition to the panel, Raven Records will continue to host their monthly in-person Heavy Metal Therapy “Be Reyt” support group, providing a space for open and respectful conversations around mental health. Sessions are facilitated by trained individuals and are held in confidence to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all attendees.
Heavy Metal Therapy is a Community Interest Company (CIC) founded by members of the metal community with lived experience of mental health challenges, alongside those with professional backgrounds in mental health. It is grounded in the belief that music, community, and shared experiences can play a meaningful role in supporting wellbeing.
Please note that this is a peer support group and not a clinical mental health service.
Date: 1st May 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Place: 24 Camden Rd, London NW1 9DP
Cost: Free to attend
Access: First come, first served — capacity is limited!
Whether attending for the panel, the discussion, or the sense of community, you can expect a space rooted in understanding, respect, and a shared appreciation of heavy music.
I’m so excited about this event as mental health is a topic close to my heart.
I hope to see some of you there.
