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Into the storm, again..
It’s been month or two now since coming off the antidepressants again … maybe longer, I’m not really sure. It wasn’t an event I have marked on the calendar. Things have been ‘ok’. Life throws little challenges on a day to day basis and you deal with them. Using the proverbial toolbox to keep thingsContinueContinue reading “Into the storm, again..”
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”
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”
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 wasContinueContinue 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 manContinueContinue reading “‘How many times do we hear people being told to ‘man up’? – staff at mental health trust back ‘Movember’ campaign #depression #anxiety”
#depression In the #News – ‘I’m living a completely different life inside’: brave man opens up about his depression in viral video
“Over the past ten years, I’ve been living two different lives,” begins Doug Leddin’s brave and candid short film about his battle with depression. The video, which has gone viral on Facebook since Leddin posted it yesterday evening, sees the 27-year old Irishman explain that what the mentally ill fear most is being misunderstood byContinueContinue reading “#depression In the #News – ‘I’m living a completely different life inside’: brave man opens up about his depression in viral video”
#depression #men – Why men aren’t really men anymore
Now here is an intriguing article I have seen. I don’t necessarily agree with everything in it but it is an interesting point of view and I am interested to hear people’s opinions.. Does it go some way, inadvertently, to explaining the mental health challenges men face today? STARTS There was once a time whenContinueContinue reading “#depression #men – Why men aren’t really men anymore “
In the news – Blue Monday? Everything’s black for the suicide whisperers
The third Monday in January is typically known as the most depressing day of the year. Following the excitement of Christmas, your money is spent and it’s dark, cold and miserable outside but at least you’ve got the mental health to bounce back. For many, anxiety does not wait for a single day in January.ContinueContinue reading “In the news – Blue Monday? Everything’s black for the suicide whisperers”
Reworking Joseph 