Music course aims to support young men

John Paul from Beatsabar said: "Music has the power to heal, connect, and uplift"

A six-week programme is looking to help young men with mental health difficulties through music.

The Voices of Recovery workshop will take place at The Recovery College in Wolverhampton with the help of the Beatsabar music project.

The college is part of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which said it would "provide opportunities for creative expression, skill development and personal growth".

The participants will also learn about music production, songwriting, recording, music video production and live performance.

The healthcare trust said they would also be able to access other support from The Recovery College, which supports people with mental health issues who want to learn new skills.

It said through the lessons they would "improve their confidence, mental health awareness and coping skills, and develop connections with support networks".

John Paul, studio manager and director at Beatsabar said: "Music has the power to heal, connect, and uplift, and we're excited to create a space where men can express themselves, support one another, and improve their well-being through creativity."

The course is open to men aged 18 and over and starts on 17 February.