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10Sep

Therapy Has Been Part of My Life for More than 40 Years

Malcolm Stern

experienceoftherapy, men, suicide

Mind

Malcolm Stern first entered therapy to resolve repeated destructive patterns in relationships and difficulties around intimacy; he returned when his daughter tragically took her life aged 33.
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09Sep

Suicide Prevention Day 2020: What Leads to Suicide and How to Manage Suicidal Thoughts

Ondine Smulders

depression, men, society, suicide

Therapists

Recent statistics show that the rate of suicide amongst men in 2019 was the highest in two decades. Psychotherapist Ondine Smulders reflects on what leads someone to suicide, what affect it can have on loved ones, and what you can do if you are struggling
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05Aug

Let's Not Forget About Fathers

Margarita Chacin

fatherhood, men, parenting, society

Therapists

Just attention is given to the importance of mothers' mental health – is enough given to new fathers? Psychologist Margarita Chacin, who is conducting research in this area, sees many clients who are struggling with their new role as fathers.
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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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13Feb

Philip Schofield’s Private Public Moment, And Why It Matters To Me

Josh Hogan

LGBT, men, society, TV

Therapists

Philip Schofield hit the headlines recently for coming out on social media and then on This Morning, supported by his long-term friend and colleague Holly Willoughby. Therapist Josh Hogan reflects on his own experience growing up, and why this moment matters
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29Jan

3 Steps To Banish Dating Anxiety

Dr Kathleen Smith

anxiety, love, men, relationships, self, single, tips, women

Relationships

There's nothing quite like dating and relationships to bring out anxiety. Dr Kathleen Smith offers a 3-step guide to interrupting dating anxiety
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12Dec

7 Ways to Cope with Christmas After a Break Up

Wendy Bristow

breakups, Christmas, men, relationships, self, single, tips, women

Therapists

How can you cope with Christmas cheer when you're reeling from a relationship break up? Therapist Wendy Bristow has 7 tips
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05Dec

Exploring Love Addiction and Co-Dependency

Shauna Corke

codependency, love, men, relationships, sex, women

Therapists

Therapist Shauna Corke explains the signs of love addiction and co-dependency in relationships
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13Nov

Changing My Relationship With Alcohol Helped My Mental Health

Ross Lacey

addiction, alcohol, depression, men, suicide

Body

Ross Lacey tried to hide his depression through drinking, but it only made it harder to look after his mental health. Here he shares how he turned things around
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