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Sharing Stories, Building Support – ‘For Men To Talk’ Week of 8 September 2025
'For Men To Talk’ is a peer support group is for men who are suffering with a mental health illness, such as anxiety, depression and grief, to talk in a safe and comfortable environment. Conversations include many factors in a man's life, including work, relationships, anxiety and many others. There are no rules or regulations, no registration or referral is required, the men can say as much as they like or as little. Sharing Stories,...
Listening to Young Voices: The impact of the ‘My Perspective’ Programme.
Recently, Luke Newman, founder of 'For Men To Talk', joined forces with 'Parallel Lives' to deliver a new pilot programme called 'My Perspective'. This project was rolled out in a local school, working closely with Year 9 students. The aim of the programme was simple...
Breaking the stereotype: Men and eating disorders
Eating disorders, often thought of as predominantly affecting women, have long been stigmatised and misunderstood. However, it's crucial to recognise that these complex mental health issues can impact anyone, regardless of gender. Men, too, grapple with eating...
Men and being sceptical about their weight
In a society fixated on body image, men often find themselves grappling with weight-related insecurities just as much as women, yet their struggles are frequently overlooked or dismissed. The societal pressure to conform to unrealistic standards of masculinity adds an...