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02Mar

'I Was All Kinds of Upside Down': My Recovery from PTSD

Nick Goldsmith

mensmentalhealth, nature, PTSD, trauma

Mind

Nick Goldsmith is an ex-Royal Marine Commando who was medically discharged with PTSD. In his book Rewild Your Mind, he shares ways that you can connect with nature to be happier, healthier and more at peace
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27Jul

Stuart Sandeman: How Breathwork Changed My Life

Stuart Sandeman

bereavement, body, breathwork, grief, health, loss, meditation, mensmentalhealth, mindfulness

Soul

Deep in the grief of losing his girlfriend to cancer, a chance encounter at a breathing workshop changed Stuart Sandeman's life. Radio 1 DJ Stuart has since founded Breathpod, and written his book Breathe In, Breathe Out
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10May

Top 10 Excuses for Men to Not Begin Therapy

Gershon Portnoi

men, mensmentalhealth, society

Therapists

More men than ever are in therapy, but there is still a huge stigma attached to men seeking help. Psychotherapist Gershon Portnoi examines why, offering common excuses that men use to avoid getting support.
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21Apr

Bradley Wiggins: Grooming, Abuse, and How Trauma is Stored in the Body

Andrew Keefe

abuse, body, CSA, mensmentalhealth, sport, trauma

Therapists

Olympic Champion Bradley Wiggins has recently opened up about being sexually groomed as a teenager. Psychotherapist Andrew Keefe explores the lasting impact of abuse and trauma on the body.
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15Dec

What I Wish I Had Known About Mental Health

Nick Bracks

mensmentalhealth, OCD

Mind

Nick Bracks remembers a time when he suffered in silence because he didn't understand he was struggling with intrusive thoughts. Now he tries to help others by speaking up about mental health – here's his story.
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02Nov

What Josh Cavallo's Coming Out Means to Me and the LGBTQ+ Community

Craig Schorn

LGBT, mensmentalhealth, sexuality, society, sport

Therapists

Josh Cavallo's recent coming out video makes him the first professional footballer to come out whilst playing. Counsellor Craig Schorn reflects on his own experience and his work with LGBTQ+ clients.
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10Sep

Meet the Therapist: Liam Kernan

Liam Kernan

meetthetherapist, mensmentalhealth

Therapists

Liam Kernan is a therapist in Worcester and online: "I sought therapy for myself following a turbulent time in my life. I thought about how it could be different to attract your ‘average’ chap and then it occurred to me that maybe I could offer that. Several years later I am doing exactly that, offering therapy to men in what I think of as a more male-friendly environment."
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08Sep

How Therapists Can Support Clients At Risk of Suicide

Liam Kernan

mensmentalhealth, suicide, therapists, therapisttips

Therapists

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day – here therapist Liam Kernan explores myths around suicide and suicidal thoughts and how therapists can support potentially at-risk clients.
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15Jun

Why It's Time to Lose the 'Angry Boy' Label

Place2Be

anger, men, mensmentalhealth, society

Mind

This week is Men’s Health Week – this year focusing on moving forward from the pandemic. Place2Be therapists James Emmett and William Guri reflect on the specific needs of boys and what we can all do to better support boys’ mental health.
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17Mar

Why I Wrote a Book on Male Mental Health with My Son

Dr Cate Howell

men, mensmentalhealth, society

Mind

Men are still less likely to seek support for mental health issues, and the rates of suicide amongst men are higher. Dr Cate Howell explains why she wrote a book on men's mental health with her son, Alex.
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