Doing it for the Dad's- Men's Mental Health

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09/06/21 • 53 min

Over two in five men (43 %) admitted to regularly feeling worried or low compared to 53 per cent of women. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020 the impact on our mental health has been significant, with more and more of us recognising a change in our mindset. The Samaritans recently reported that 42% of caller have been male & men are stating that "pandemic restrictions have had a negative impact on my mental health, I need help!"
Meet John & Chase from "We Don't Do Deep" @W.D.D.D Fellow podcasters & Mental Health advocates who take up the opportunity to talk shallow when taking a break from the deep stuff.
John Stacey- @mhsupport4dads
Husband, Dad, huge SAFC fan and Mental Health advocate/counsellor. John started promoting the importance of Men speaking about their Mental Health struggles after suffering himself. John's work has been highly recognised in Lincolnshire where is lives, but now country wide with his increased offering of support to Men, offering them the opportunity to share their personal stories.
Chase Marks-@bystanderpodcast
While he is a father of 3, his professional destiny is forever entangled with the world of cinema, theatre and acting, one of Chase Marks’ talents is relating to other people. He is the voice behind Bystanders – a mental health podcast that tells the stories of partners, carers and professionals coping with empathy destress. During the pandemic, Chase started "The Dance Mental Health Guy"... check out his Tiktok account- @mindfulescapist0
MIND
Mind.org.uk provide advice & support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
"Get it off your chest" was a campaign in support of Men & their Mental Health
See attached : ttp://https://www.mind.org.uk/media/6771/get-it-off-your-chest_a4_final.pdfNeed support?

CALM: Campaign against Living Miserably Campaign about fighting depression amongst young men. Helpline: 0800 58 58 58; open Sat. to Tues. 5.00m to midnight.
Depression Alliance: You can call for an information pack on 0845 123 23 2 Email: [email protected]
Aware: An organisation based in Ireland that assists and supports those suffering from depression and their families. Telephone number: 00 353 1890 303 302
Men’s Health Forum: Charity for male health in England and Wales that tackles the issues and inequalities affecting the health and well-being of men and boys.
Mental Health Forum: A community where members can get mutual support, and discuss mental health policy and service development issues.
Samaritans: Samaritans is a charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing. Helpline: 08457 909090 (UK) or 1850 609090 (Eire) Email: [email protected]

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CALM: Campaign against Living Miserably Campaign about fighting depression amongst young men. Helpline: 0800 58 58 58; open Sat. to Tues. 5.00m to midnight.
Depression Alliance: You can call for an information pack on 0845 123 23 2 Email: [email protected]
Aware: An organisation based in Ireland that assists and supports those suffering from depression and their families. Telephone number: 00 353 1890 303 302
Men’s Health Forum: Charity for male health in England and Wales that tackles the issues and inequalities affecting the health and well-being of men and boys.
Mental Health Forum: A community where members can get mutual support, and discuss mental health policy and service development issues.
Samaritans: Samaritans is a charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing. Helpline: 08457 909090 (UK) or 1850 609090 (Eire) Email: [email protected]

The Beautiful Minds Podcast is supporting Spark Community Space - https://sparkcommunityspace.co.uk/

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A Virtual Assistant (VA) is your business best friend!
With the use of social media & online shopping growing for independent & small businesses, it's never been more important to have your house in order; however that can be incredibly time consuming!
A VA offers you someone to delegate to; giving you more time to focus on other parts of your business. Outsourcing a job, no matter how big or small, allows business owners to focus on priorities; let the VA do the rest.
Zoë is an endlessly positive, red headed 30-something with a passion for helping small businesses thrive. When the world went mad in 2020, self employment life called to Zoë, who decided to set up her own business; Positive Orange 🍊
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*CONTAINS PERSONAL & GRAPHIC CONTENT*
The menopause and any mention of HRT scare most women & it is recognised that there is a lack of education around the developments of the female body. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51. However, about 5% of women experience menopause before the age of 40 years; This is known as premature menopause. The mental health impact of this is rife, yet there is a lack of support for women going through a "change"
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To follow Carly's story or find out more about premature menopause support, visit her IG: @thehormoneparty
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