Empty chairs in pubs aim to support mental health conversations
UKPulse Health Desk
An initiative involving reserving empty chairs in pubs has been introduced to encourage conversations about mental health.
- The initiative was created by Dean Perryman following the death of his friend, Rob Clancy.
- The concept involves reserving an empty chair in a pub for anyone needing to talk.
An initiative designed to support mental health by encouraging conversations in pubs has been launched. The idea, which involves reserving an empty chair in a pub, was developed by Dean Perryman.
Mr Perryman created the concept after his best friend, Rob Clancy, took his own life. The aim is to provide a simple way for individuals who need to talk to find a space to do so.