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 KnightsContinue reading "Knights Of Old honours Movember #depression #anxiety"
Depression, masculinity and the life-saving power of kindness #depression #anxiety
"It's so easy to laugh, it's so easy to hate. It takes strength to be gentle and kind." - The Smiths Speaking to Jonny Benjamin, it soon becomes evident what a pleasant, affable chap he is. He is very easy to talk to and an excellent communicator. It's a good thing too, because he is due toContinue reading "Depression, masculinity and the life-saving power of kindness #depression #anxiety"
Before We Can Build A Modern Man, We Need To Build A Modern Boy #depression #anxiety
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. I have read this statistic often. I watched a running race in July in London where a mental health charity was represented and held banners opposite Charing Cross station, to this effect. ONS data* tells us that male suicide wasContinue reading "Before We Can Build A Modern Man, We Need To Build A Modern Boy #depression #anxiety"
‘How many times do we hear people being told to ‘man up’? – staff at mental health trust back ‘Movember’ campaign #depression #anxiety
Two men at the region’s mental health trust have today spoken out over why they are backing an international campaign aimed at promoting awareness of male health issues. Gabrial Abotsie and Nigel Thomas are taking part in the ‘Movember’ campaign, which this year focuses on men’s mental health. According to the Movember Foundation, one manContinue reading "‘How many times do we hear people being told to ‘man up’? – staff at mental health trust back ‘Movember’ campaign #depression #anxiety"
Cognitive Bias Codex, 2016
For me knowledge is power in the fight with depression and anxiety... so this is very empowering! I haven't had the time yet to properly absorb what is truly contained here. I will revisit this post and update it with some analysis. Read the article and great site here: http://momentarylapseofsanity.com/2016/11/05/cognitive-bias-codex-2016/
Hoping to die – I was human that night, but I am lucky my humanity failed to die #depression #suicidal
Found this very moving piece here ... http://aopinionatedman.com/2016/10/21/hoping-to-die-3/ It is the very last sentence that is the key, at least for me... what do you think? Hoping to Die Opinionated Man / 2 weeks ago There was a time in my life when the land was covered in darkness. It did not matter what time ofContinue reading "Hoping to die – I was human that night, but I am lucky my humanity failed to die #depression #suicidal"
Reworking Joseph 