Dr Frances Howie: key facts
- Kind of voice
- Academic
- Role
- Director of Public Health for Sandwell
- Quoted on
- Mental health
- Tracked press citations
- 2
- Most recently quoted
- 30 Sept 2026
“We are incredibly grateful to the local men who shared their stories as part of the You ok, mate? campaign. Their honesty is helping to change attitudes and encourage more people to seek help. Initiatives like 'Walk in the Park' are a natural extension of this work – creating spaces where conversations can happen and people feel supported.”
What Dr Frances Howie has said
“We are grateful to the 45 local men who bravely shared their stories to help others. Their honesty is at the heart of this campaign. By combining their lived experiences with behavioural science, we are starting to shift attitudes, increase conversations and encourage more men to seek help when they need it.”
Director of Public Health for Sandwell · Mental health · 30 Sept 2026 · Sandwell shortlisted for Campaign of the Year for powerful men’s mental health initiative ↗
Where Dr Frances Howie has been quoted
- Sandwell Council wins national award as it brings back ‘Walk in the Park’ to support mental healthsandwell.gov.uk · 30 Sept 2026
- Sandwell shortlisted for Campaign of the Year for powerful men’s mental health initiativesandwell.gov.uk · 30 Sept 2026
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