Frank Bruno Talks Mental Health | Edinburgh News

0:00It's September 11. This is Edinburgh News Today, driven by AI. Former heavyweight champ Frank Bruno is coming to North Edinburgh for a special, in conversation with, event on Thursday, November 12. This event is put on by a local group called Blast Boxing CIC, and it's happening during men's mental health month. The goal is to give more guys talking about their mental well-being, especially after some tough losses to suicide in the community lately. The whole evening will be led by Kevin Matthews, the founder of Blast Boxing. He'll be digging into Bruno's journey from boxing stardom to the struggles he faced after retiring and his personal experience living with bipolar. Disorder. It's a chance to hear directly from someone who's been through a lot and come out the other side. Organizers are hoping Bruno's story will show everyone that mental health issues can hit anyone, no matter how successful they seem. This event is all about creating a space for real talk and connection. It kicks off with a reception at 6 p.m. and the main Q&A session starts at 7 p.m.

1:04Tickets are $45 and that includes getting a professional photo with Frank himself. This visit is part of Blast Boxing's bigger mission to link physical activity with mental health support in North Edinburgh. They run programs like Boxing Blether and Men's Basta to build resilience and fight the stigma. The organization is all about creating a safe spot where people can use exercise and conversation to get stronger and more open about their mental health. Frank Bruno, a legend from the 80s and 90s, is a perfect voice to bring to this conversation, especially with his own journey of overcoming. Challenges.