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09Dec

Gregg Wallace: A Therapist's Perspective

Jane Edwards

abuse, mensmentalhealth, TV, women

Mind

Psychotherapist Jane Edwards uses her own experience of meeting TV presenter Gregg Wallace and her training as a therapist to explore his behaviour, and why it has led to public outcry
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02Dec

How My Dog Brought Me Back to the World of Human Connection

Nick Duerden

friendship, loneliness, mensmentalhealth, middleage, midlife, parenting, pets

Soul

Slowly but surely, Nick Duerden had cocooned himself away from human interaction and become increasingly isolated in middle age. Walking his dog, Missy, changed everything
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19Sep

The Power of Vulnerability: I Was Deeply Hurt By Men, and Healed By Them Too

Tier Blundell

experienceoftherapy, identity, men, mensmentalhealth, racism, shame

Mind

Racism and abuse by men in Tier Blundell's childhood left him wary of men. First working with a male therapist, then with A Band of Brothers changed all of this – here's his story
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12Jun

The Transformative Power of Men's Retreats

Christian Chalfont

grouptherapy, mensmentalhealth, retreats

Therapists

Stereotypical notions of masculinity can still inhibit lots of men from seeking the help they need. Therapist Christian Chalfont reflects on the particular benefits of men's retreats and group therapy
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17Jan

Is Trying New Things the Key to Mental Health? I Set Myself a Challenge to Find Out

Marcus McCabe

men, mensmentalhealth, newyear

Mind

Marcus McCabe has ditched New Year's Resolutions – instead, he's spending January doing 31 different wellbeing activities, raising money for men's mental health along the way. Here's what he has learned.
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30Oct

What Makes Men More at Risk of Suicide?

Ana Mootoosamy

gender, men, mensmentalhealth, society, suicide

Therapists

The statistics show that the majority of people who die by suicide are men. Dr Ana Mootoosamy urges men to seek help if they are struggling with their mental health
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05Oct

5 Things I Learned Cycling Across Europe at Record-Breaking Speed

Leigh Timmis

exercise, mensmentalhealth, mindset, motivation, psychology, resilience, sport, tips

Mind

Leigh Timmis discovered that breaking a cycling world record was as much of a mental test as a physical one. Here he shares the psychological tips that were integral to his success
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04Sep

How Therapy and Woodworking Carried Me Through Depression

Peter Booth

depression, experienceoftherapy, mensmentalhealth

Mind

Struggling with depression, Peter Booth benefitted greatly from a course of CBT. Discovering a love of woodworking was another important part of his recovery, and he now carves beautiful anxiety soothers
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26Jul

Book of the Month: Behind These Doors by Alex South

Alice McGurran

bookofthemonth, books, mensmentalhealth, society, violence

Work

We're thrilled to announce our July Book of the Month as Alex South's Behind These Doors. An empathetic, eye-opening, and important account of life in prison in the UK
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14Jun

Men and Anxiety in 2023: A Tool Kit

Dr Cate Howell

anxiety, men, mensmentalhealth

Mind

Men face certain barriers to reaching out for help, and tragically suicide is the leading cause of death in young men. For men's mental health week, Dr Cate Howell offers her 10-step toolkit for anxiety
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