This article considers how and why men seek help for their mental health, what services exist and what the key factors are to make them as accessible as possible. It ends by looking at my 5S model of mental health help for men, showing us what this should ideally look like. It look me a …
Battling the stereotypes surrounding men’s mental health According to the World Health Organisation, one in four people will be affected by mental health problems or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. However, globally, men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. In fact, of the 5,583 suicides registered in …
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the challenge of having a man’s mind What are the top 5 reasons for men to struggle with their mental health? About one in eight men have a mental health disorder in the UK. But what are the reasons for this? We know the reasons for this are complex, and there are over 100 factors …
christmas is a difficult time Christmas always stirs up a range of difficult emotions for me. It was this time of year my dad passed away suddenly when I was 16. I recall the day very clearly. It was just after Christmas and I’d done back to school. On returning home, there was an ambulance …
My real life experience of Depression People have been keen to read about my experiences of mental health. They have written to me to explain what resonates for them. So I thought I’d write a bit more in depth describing what I felt when I was very Depressed. I remember I felt very, very flat. …
Where are all the men in GP clinics? My reflections on my mental health & experiences of men. I’ve finished my clinic today. Nearly every patient was female, and either wanted help for themselves, or was advocating for someone else. I only had one male patient. As usual about half of the clinic related to …
MY authentic story – loss, learning, life and MENTAL HEALTH. Today I’m going to reflect upon my experiences of my own mental health, how having difficulties has enabled me to learn about myself, wellbeing, which in turn has led to a happier life. I was doing everything right I decided to be a doctor in …
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Which works best? People with mental health problems rightly seek help, and often approach their GP as part of this. It’s thought that 90% of mental health issues are dealt with in primary care. In a typical GP clinic about 40% of the appointments can have a mental health component , although I feel in …
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I’ve recently been reading a fascinating book – Solitude by Michael Harris It really made me stop and think about why I thought it was important to be connected to others all the time, and perhaps why I found that difficult sometimes. I’ve written a short summary of the book, considering what isolation is, why …
Book review Chatter by Ethan Kross Too busy to read? Get your free cheat sheet about the solutions to chatter Introduction This is a short summary of Chatter by Ethan Kroos. It’s a wonderful book which talks about our own internal voice, how it can affect our mental wellbeing and functioning, and how we can …
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