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In the News – Movember Radio podcast encourages men to talk about their health and wellbeing

The charity wants listeners to feel a part of the multitude of stories and experiences from around the worldWhat is it?The Movember Foundation has launched its first podcast, Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, which is airing stories about men from around the world who have faced tough challenges and overcome odds.The podcast, which is designed to be personal,ContinueContinue reading “In the News – Movember Radio podcast encourages men to talk about their health and wellbeing”

Day 4 – Have you ever attempted suicide ? 31 Day Challenge

wow these challenging topics are coming thick and fast lol. Have I ever attempted suicide. Easy answer is no. Definitely not. To truly want, need and then go through with the act would surely take an act of either imense bravery or desperation. I have heard said that it is one of the most rationalContinueContinue reading “Day 4 – Have you ever attempted suicide ? 31 Day Challenge”

#depression – How do you find hope when you are blind to it?

Hello one and all… Normally I try hard to tinge whatever I write here with a sense of optimism and hope. However, today I find that little four letter word, hope, a real challenge. I am faced with a real challenge that is difficult to see the seeds of hope within. The saying goes thatContinueContinue reading “#depression – How do you find hope when you are blind to it?”

#depression – Facts, Figures and the power of Knowledge #mhw13

Here are some facts from the Mens Health Forum, some make interesting reading, some are rather chilling… Men and mental health – the numbers Despite men and women experiencing mental health problems in roughly equal numbers, men are much less likely to be diagnosed and treated for it and the consequences of this can beContinueContinue reading “#depression – Facts, Figures and the power of Knowledge #mhw13”

#depression – Men’s Health Week: facing up to male mental health problems #mhw13

Men’s Health Week: facing up to male mental health problems We find it hard to think of men as vulnerable, and their psychological suffering is often overlooked Men’s Mental Health Week aims to understand the psychological and social problems men experience and offer support. Photograph: Gregory Bull/AP Over the past 30 years three to fourContinueContinue reading “#depression – Men’s Health Week: facing up to male mental health problems #mhw13”

#depression – Men’s Health Week 10-16 June 2013 #mhw13 #timetotalk

This one has crept up on me but now it is time to spread the WORD! Week of the 10-16 June, leading up to Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week.Focus this year is men’s mental health and the promotion of mental well-being and help-seeking in men. It is spearheaded by the Men’s Health Forum YouContinueContinue reading “#depression – Men’s Health Week 10-16 June 2013 #mhw13 #timetotalk”