A very Happy New Year to you! I'm not going to ask how 2016 was for you, it may have been a great year or a challenging one... Either way the turning of the year provides us with the opportunity to start a new. As someone who has had more new starts, first days ofContinue reading "New Year.. New Beginnings.."
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, theseContinue 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 evenContinue reading "Poll finds that renters are more at risk of mental health problems #depression"
Do you live your potential… or merely think about it? #depression
It is not enough to merely think about our potential. We need to discover it, to live it, to make it a reality. Read more at Headspace.com
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 lotContinue 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 differentlyContinue reading "Masculinity Audit Into Causes Of Suicide Reveals Men Suffer Depression In A Way Even Doctors Could Miss #Depression"
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