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Male mental health: I lost my dad to suicide at 17, and then experienced depression myself

Through the experience of first losing his father to suicide from depression this brave man faced his own battle with depression discovering along the way that through talking he could fight and win… he now continues the fight by being a part of the Heads Together campaign.

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”

Are You Having Suicidal Thoughts? Here’s how to develop a safety plan

Suicidal thoughts is not something we really talk about. I know that this can be uncomfortable but it is essential that we do talk about it. 9.3 million Americans have had suicidal thoughts in the past year. Having suicidal thoughts is not uncommon and should not be a source of shame, but isn’t something toContinueContinue reading “Are You Having Suicidal Thoughts? Here’s how to develop a safety plan”

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 toContinueContinue reading “Depression, masculinity and the life-saving power of kindness #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”