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,...
Geds story Take a look at Ged’s story below. For a long time this time of year caused him to become extremely depressed. After taking time to understand what it was that made him feel this way he was able to manage these feelings which ultimately helped him to enjoy...
IMPROVING MEN’SMENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE We spend a large part of our lives at work, so it’s no wonder that our job can have a huge impact on our mental health. In turn periods of mental ill health can affect our performance at work, which can create a...
