More than 1 in 3 new fathers (38%) are concerned about their mental health, according to new research.National Childbirth Trust says increased pressures of fatherhood, more financial responsibility, changes in relationships and lifestyle, combined with a lack of sleep and an increased workload at home, may all affect a new dad’s mental wellbeing.Concern about theirContinueContinue reading “In the News – A third of new fathers ‘concerned’ about mental health “
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In the News – Big boys in Gloucestershire should cry for help with mental health
Men across the county are being encouraged to break free of the ‘cave man’ stereotype and speak more openly about their mental healthFar fewer men than women seek help and advice from Let’s Talk – the psychological therapy service provided by 2gether NHS Foundation Trust.Yet men are four times more likely than women to endContinueContinue reading “In the News – Big boys in Gloucestershire should cry for help with mental health”
In the News – Violent men three times more likely to suffer mental health problems
Men who experience or perpetrate domestic violence are three times more likely to suffer mental health problems, new research has found.A study found that men visiting their GP with symptoms of anxiety or depression had experienced or carried out some form of behaviour linked to domestic violence.Researchers say the findings highlight the need for GPsContinueContinue reading “In the News – Violent men three times more likely to suffer mental health problems”
#depression – Support – Self-Help Library Book Prescriptions
Self-Help Library Book Prescriptions I heard about this the other day on the radio. A great idea to place proven self-help books into libraries. The message needs to be spread so that those who have an inkling something is wrong can start to find help quickly as time is of the essence. The quicker youContinueContinue reading “#depression – Support – Self-Help Library Book Prescriptions”
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