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30Oct

What Makes Men More at Risk of Suicide?

Ana Mootoosamy

gender, men, mensmentalhealth, society, suicide

Therapists

The statistics show that the majority of people who die by suicide are men. Dr Ana Mootoosamy urges men to seek help if they are struggling with their mental health
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23Oct

Alain de Botton: Is There Any Advantage to a Mental Health Crisis?

Alain de Botton

depression, mindset, resilience, suicide

Mind

Mental health problems can affect us all and, when we are struggling, it can be hard to hold onto hope. Alain de Botton explores how the process of recovering from crisis can profoundly change a person
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16May

When Your Thoughts and Mood Spiral, Try This Chain Analysis Technique

Yasmin Azad

cbt, DBT, depression, emotions, mindset, suicide

Mind

Our thoughts and emotions come so quickly, it can be hard to understand why we act as we do. Counsellor and author of Stay, Daughter Yasmin Azad explains how behaviour chain analysis works
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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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27Nov

Robin’s Wish: Documentary Explores Robin Williams' Last Days

Factual America

celebrity, dementia, suicide, TV

Mind

The tragic news of beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams' death in 2014 was felt deeply by people the world over. Documentary Robin's Wish explores Williams' struggle with Lewy Body Dementia, which was only diagnosed after his death.
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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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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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17Aug

My Experience of Psychosis and Tips to Help Others

Erica Crompton

psychosis, suicide

Mind

Erica Crompton shares her experience of psychosis, which once lead to an attempt on her life. She offers her practical advice for anyone experiencing similar symptoms.
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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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