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From a simple question to a National Award: ‘Fore Your Mind’ leads the way for mental health in golf
Sometimes, change begins with one simple question. In April 2024, Stephen Whitney, Director of ‘For Men To Talk’, asked: “What are England Golf doing about Mental Health?” with Dave Hawkins, a ‘For Men To Talk’ attendee. It was not a challenge. It was not a criticism. It was a genuine question, asked with care and purpose. That question planted a seed. By June 2024, a meeting had taken place. Ideas were shared. Conversations began. By August...
The silent struggle: Why men don’t talk about their mental health due to fear of vulnerability
Mental health is a crucial part of overall well-being, yet many men struggle to openly discuss their feelings and emotions. Despite increasing awareness about mental health issues, men are still significantly less likely than women to seek help. One of the major...
Six Years of Support: Bedfordshire PCC Visits ‘For Men To Talk’ in Biggleswade
With the hope of giving men a space to connect and speak openly about their feelings, 'For Men To Talk' was launched on Christmas Eve in 2019. A few weeks later, on 13 February 2020, the first meeting took place at Jones’ Café in Biggleswade. Nineteen men attended...
Pray for strength
(A poem inspired by Sam Smith song titles) Stay With Me,I’m Not the Only OneWho feels Like I Can’t Change,I’m Too Good at Goodbyes. In a world where I Feel LoveBut often hide,Dancing With a StrangerHides the pain inside. Pray for strength,To face the day,When shadows...