Welcome to the virtual man shed
A common misconception is
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It's scary when you consider that
that men do not live with mental health conditions and don't suffer as much as women do, which is not true at all.
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It's scary when you consider that
It's scary when you consider that
one in every ten men will live with, or have a diagnosis of, anxiety. Due to personal reasons or the stigma that society carries, less than half will ask for support with this. Which can lead to isolation.
Support
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Support
There are so many charities supporting men specifically if they feel that they cannot go to GP. Examples are -
Andy's Man Club | #ITSOKAYTOTALK | Andy's Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk)
Home | Men's Sheds Association | UKMSA (menssheds.org.uk)
‘We’re supposed to be this big, macho, physically strong human beings, but this is not a weakness. We are seeking and reaching for help’.
Micheal Phelps
Sources of relation
Stories
Knowing that there are people out there who have been through similar things to us can be empowering and give us hope.
Stories
Men's mental health is something that society is becoming more aware of but so much more needs to be done.
On the right hand side are links to websites featuring stories that others have shared about Mental Health.
Youtube
Reaching Out
Stories
Some YouTube channels that may help and give support with Mental Health.
- Tedx Talks
- Men's Health UK
- Johnny Visuals- features a documentary hearing from four different men about their mental health stories.
- Jay Shetty Podcast
- MTV UK - this website has a wide range of topics including some Mental Health information and support
Books
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Reaching Out
Whilst Youtube can be helpful, if you prefer to quietly read a book, the following may be useful to you;
- The Men's Headspcae Manual
- It's ok to talk: a practical to mental health for men
- Health and Wellbeing for men
- Mindful Man
All of these books are available on Amazon
Reaching Out
Reaching Out
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If you would like to help or have any suggestions for projects surrounding men's mental health, please use the details on the home page of our website and let us know and someone will be in contact.
We would love to hear from you.
Emotions have no gender, don't lock yours in the dark.
Unknown
Poem
‘The mens mental health agreement’
We gotta talk about it, we can’t be shy.
Mental health is just as important as physical, that’s no lie.
So let’s break the stigma, let’s break the mold,
Let’s be real with ourselves, and let our stories be told.
Mental health is something we all need,
But for men it’s often ignored, like a weed.
Society says be tough, don’t show your pain,
But that’s not healthy, leads to a lot of strain.
Depression, anxiety, they don’t discriminate,
They affect all men, it’s not just fate.
But we gotta take control, we gotta take charge,
We can’t let our minds be trapped in a large.
It’s okay to ask for help, it’s okay to be vulnerable,
It’s not a sign of weakness, it’s just being responsible.
So let’s start the conversation, let’s start the change,
Together we can make mental health not so strange.
Mental health is important, let’s not forget,
For men, it’s time to speak up, it’s time to break the set.
Author: Unknown
( was featured on the 'formentotalk' website this year for national poetry day
Mens' Mental Health Charites
MANUP?
Mens Minds Matter
Andys Man Club
As the name suggests this charity is here to raise awareness of men's' mental health. Its' main challenge is to challenge the term 'man up' in itself and to advocate for men's mental health in walks of life.
The quickest method of gaining contact with this charity is through its' social media platforms, this charity has a page on the following; Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Website:
Link to Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@MANUPCharity
Email:
Andys Man Club
Mens Minds Matter
Andys Man Club
This is a safe space where men whom are aged 18 and above can open up about their mental health in a safe space where there is no judgement and place to meet like-minded people. On the website there is a function that enables you to find the nearest club.
The website also features names of other mental health crisis lines such as; Samaritans, Calm, Miricyl and Suicide Prevention UK.
Website: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/who-we-are
Link to Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8mJx0-NFRJerTgTreJ2U7w
Email: INFO@ANDYSMANCLUB.CO.UK
Mens Minds Matter
Mens Minds Matter
Mens Minds Matter
This charity was originally founded through the means of a research project within the field of men's mental health. It was during 2011, that this was made into one of the UKS leading charities to raise awareness of men's mental health, challenging the stigma around it and preventing suicide in men.
The main staples of this charity are both equality and balance. Today this charity are still putting together more campaigns to raise more awareness surrounding the importance of mens mental health.
Website:
https://www.mensmindsmatter.org/
Email:
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