Following the successful launch of our in-person peer support groups, we can now offer a monthly group online for people who don't yet have a support group in their area or just fancy a bit more 'be reyt' . This will be via teams 7-9pm UK time, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, starting … Continue reading Online Peer Support Groups →

Raven Records, in Camden, London, will be the latest group to join the HMT 'be reyt' peer support group family. Starting on the 6th September, and the first Friday of the month thereafter. We are so excited to have Ben, Chloe and the Raven Records team on board.

"QiGoth" (from Qigong) teacher Santana tells us about the alternative wellness approach she adopts for her Warrior Healing work. Visitors to ArcTanGent this year will be able to catch a bit of a demo from her at our stall on the Friday. Roll up your yoga mats, sleeves and unhealthy coping mechanisms, it’s time for … Continue reading QiGoth →

We are excited to announce the introduction of new 'be reyt' peer support groups in Coventry and Birmingham. These are open drop-in groups for adults (18+). Please contact us for more information or just rock up.

Our Ben spoke to Ian, singer from the band Amongst Liars about living with long covid, mental health and we also asked him to pick a few songs. Content warning for discussion of suicide. Full interview: https://youtu.be/JbNwaymewxo Playlist of his choices (and a couple of Ben's) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1r22CMeUdMyZMAWV6zELw1?si=odXm93uySwe1_tpaeQoqfw&pi=o7L977vGRGuXf

We are excited to announce new developments for HMT that bring us to Bristol. Firstly, our second peer support group location will be hosted by our friends at Black City Records (group itself is run from the Hatchet Pub). Find out more and register your interest here: https://www.blackcityrecords.co.uk/heavymetaltherapy This was also mentioned on BBC Radio … Continue reading HMT comes to Bristol →

New podcast appearance from our roadies Kev and Matt: Welcome to The One Hundred & Thirty Sixth Edition of The Chronicles of Podcast, these are the Chronicles of Heavy Metal Therapy In this edition, we get into it with Matt Sweeney and Kevin Rhodes-John from the Community Interest Company 'Heavy Metal Therapy'. Discover the captivating … Continue reading The Chronicles of Podcast →

The song Brain Noise, by friend of HMT Alpha Kinetic is out now, a project for the folks at the Noisy Brain.  It's been a long time coming to fruition and Scott has shared his story of the journey of creating Brain Noise.  We are so pleased to see and hear the finished piece, metal … Continue reading Brain Noise →

We are pleased to be involved and share this project, by Sheffield Hallam University mental health nursing students, on alternative therapy for wellness and recovery. Sophie, April, Liam and Nathan put together this website (featuring a little Q&A from us lot): https://sites.google.com/my.shu.ac.uk/alternativetherapyforrecovery/home They also arranged a fundraiser for HMT with the fabulous Lily and Lyndsey … Continue reading Tattoo Therapy Sheffield →

We are so grateful to Liz and Anna and all the participants last weekend in the Rockfit fundraiser for HMT. A selection of highlights below.  If you are in the area why not give their classes a try?