Mental Health Awareness Week 12-18th May 2025 This years theme is community. Communities can be described as a group of people coming together through something they have in common. It can exist in many forms such as a local running group, a peer support group or even...
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...
Time to Talk Day Men’s Edition Time to Talk Day is an opportunity for everyone to discuss their mental wellbeing and tackle the stigma that mental health is a bad thing. But let’s face it, not everyone likes to talk about their problems – especially men. Men often...
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 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 problems, like debt, loss,...
