What is Stress? Stress is how our body and mind react when we feel under pressure or worried. When we are stressed, our body releases a hormone called adrenaline, which helps us act quickly. It’s normal to feel stressed sometimes, but too much stress can be bad...
Safety Plans/ Wellbeing plans What is a safety plan/wellbeing plan? Safety plans are a useful tool for anyone who struggles with suicidal thoughts and feelings. Importantly it outlines actions you can take to keep yourself safe when you have a strong urge to harm or...
Suicidal feelings What is suicidal thoughts and feelings? Suicide means taking your own life, and sadly, it’s a significant concern for middle-aged men. In fact, it’s the leading cause of death for men under 50. In Halton, a striking 75% of all suicides...
Christmas and you Christmas can be a tough time for a lot of blokes. You have to deal with money worries, fake smiles, and too much booze and food. You may have already started thinking “how am I going to get through this” especially if you have some serious...
Are You Joining Movember? November is Men’s Health Month, a time to focus on all things men’s health and well being. Wondering why this matters? Take a look at these eye-opening facts below: Vital Stats: Globally, we lose 60 men every day to suicide. In...
