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Why Language Matters: Rethinking the Language of Suicide
The words we use matter more than we often realise. They shape how we think, how we feel, and how safe we feel speaking openly. This is especially true when we talk about suicide. For many people, language can either open a door to support or quietly close it. One phrase that is still commonly used is “committed suicide.” While many people do not intend harm by using it, the phrase carries a long and painful history. To “commit” something is...
A Safe Space to Open Up – ‘For Men To Talk’ Week of 15 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,...
In My Feelings
Here I am, Over My Dead Body,Trying to break free, but the pain won’t stop me.Emotionless on the outside, I hide,But Marvin’s Room is where I cry inside. Too Much weight I carry, but I don’t let it show,Doin’ It Wrong, but nobody seems to know.Started From the Bottom,...
The benefit of Lego on mental health
By Luke Newman, Founder of 'For Men To Talk' I’m 44 years old and I still love Lego. For me, it’s not just a toy from my childhood. It has become something much bigger. During the Covid pandemic, when the world slowed down and so much of life felt uncertain, Lego gave...