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In the news – Depression symptoms: Men are more likely to feel physical PAIN than to cry

Men are more likely to exhibit different symptoms for depression such as physical pain that even some doctors can miss

As boys, we are told to be brave’: men on masculinity and mental health #depression #IwishMyFriendsKnew

New analysis found links between so-called masculine traits and depression and substance use. We asked men about gender stereotypes and mental health Efforts have been made to challenge traditional stereotypes, but there is still pressure on men to be strong, independent, stoical, competitive and tough. According to research published by the American Psychological Association, theseContinueContinue reading “As boys, we are told to be brave’: men on masculinity and mental health #depression #IwishMyFriendsKnew”

Poll finds that renters are more at risk of mental health problems #depression

Instability and the threat of sudden price hikes mean renters are more likely to experience serious anxiety or depression than home owners A new survey commissioned by Generation Rent finds that someone’s housing tenure can have a significant impact on their mental wellbeing. The research published today suggests that tenure can affect mental health evenContinueContinue reading “Poll finds that renters are more at risk of mental health problems #depression”

Men are scared to admit they are depressed, UAE mental health experts say #depression #IWishMyFriendsKnew

DUBAI // Most cases of male depression are not reported because men are afraid to admit something is wrong, mental health experts say. Globally, about 5 to 10 per cent of men are depressed but not many in the UAE seek help, and those who do wait a long time first. “There is a lotContinueContinue reading “Men are scared to admit they are depressed, UAE mental health experts say #depression #IWishMyFriendsKnew”

Masculinity Audit Into Causes Of Suicide Reveals Men Suffer Depression In A Way Even Doctors Could Miss #Depression

The unequal impacts of mental health issues on men in the UK are revealed today in a landmark report into the causes of male suicide. The research, carried out by the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and The Huffington Post UK, and released as part of the Building Modern Men campaign, highlights how men struggle differentlyContinueContinue reading “Masculinity Audit Into Causes Of Suicide Reveals Men Suffer Depression In A Way Even Doctors Could Miss #Depression”

Child mental health money not making frontline – report #mentalhealth #health

Money earmarked to boost mental health provision for children in England is failing to make it to front-line services, a new report suggests. The government last year pledged £1.4bn for child mental health by 2020, but a report says millions of pounds is being used to offset NHS cuts elsewhere. Specialist teams are also turningContinueContinue reading “Child mental health money not making frontline – report #mentalhealth #health”

Stress ‘changes brains of boys and girls differently’ #depression #anxiety

Teenage boys and girls respond to severe stress in different ways deep inside their brains, the researchers suggest Very stressful events affect the brains of girls and boys in different ways, a Stanford University study suggests. A part of the brain linked to emotions and empathy, called the insula, was found to be particularly smallContinueContinue reading “Stress ‘changes brains of boys and girls differently’ #depression #anxiety”

Scouts and Guides ‘grow up to have better mental health’ #mentalhealth

“Scouts and guides provide ‘mental health boost for life’,” BBC News reports. A study of adults with a scouting or guiding background found they were less likely to be anxious or depressed in later life. But the difference in average mental health scores was quite small (2.2 points on a 1 to 100 scale). AboutContinueContinue reading “Scouts and Guides ‘grow up to have better mental health’ #mentalhealth”

The City Working Culture Is A Microcosm Of Why Men Don’t Talk About Their Mental Health #depression #anxiety

The male suicide rate is at a 14 year high. Today alone 13 men in the UK will take their own lives. The age group most at risk is men between the ages of 45 and 59. Among men between 20 and 34 suicide is the leading cause of death. Surely these statistics point toContinueContinue reading “The City Working Culture Is A Microcosm Of Why Men Don’t Talk About Their Mental Health #depression #anxiety”

Knights Of Old honours Movember #depression #anxiety

The Knights of Old Group are proudly supporting the Movember Foundation UK and their bid to stop men dying too young, one Mo at a time. With a moustache boldly emblazoned on one of our Nelson Distribution vehicles and a large ‘STOP MEN DYING TOO YOUNG’ message on the rear of one of our KnightsContinueContinue reading “Knights Of Old honours Movember #depression #anxiety”