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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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18Nov

Men's Mental Health: How the Therapy Experience Might Differ for Men

Michael Lipo

men, mensmentalhealth, society

Therapists

Therapist Michael Lipo shares some helpful questions and exercises to encourage men, and others, to fight dangerous stereotypes related to masculinity
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06Nov

Blindside: Rugby Players Open Up About Mental Health and Suicidal Thoughts

Welldoing

depression, mensmentalhealth, suicide, video

Mind

Rugby club Dodger 7s has released a seven-part documentary series in which rugby players open up about their mental health struggles – watch Jack's story here
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18Jun

5 Things That Help Me Cope With Depression

Andy Salkeld

depression, experienceoftherapy, mensmentalhealth, tips

Mind

Andy Salkeld considers starting therapy the best decision he ever made – here, he shares his five ways of managing long-term depression
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02Jun

What I've Learnt About Men's Mental Health and Vulnerability

Charlie Hoare

men, mensmentalhealth, society, tips, vulnerability

Mind

The traditional masculine stereotype can be detrimental to men's mental health. Charlie Hoare, author of Man Down, shares his 'mask of masculinity' and the power he finds in vulnerability.
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18May

Talk Club: Supporting Men's Mental Health

Ben Akers

depression, men, mensmentalhealth, society, suicide

Mind

Ben Akers lost his childhood friend Steve to suicide. To help others, he co-founded Talk Club, a movement that aims to help men talk about mental health difficulties.
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