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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 that very first session. Just over six years later, on 2 March 2026, the group returned to the same venue with the same number of men in the room — nineteen again. This time, the...
Factitious disorder in men: Unmasking the hidden struggle
Factitious Disorder, formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome, is a rare psychiatric condition characterised by a person feigning illness or intentionally causing injury to themselves, all in an effort to assume the role of a patient. While this disorder is often...
Finding harmony: How music strikes the right note for men’s mental health
In the realm of mental health, men often find themselves navigating a landscape where seeking help or expressing vulnerability can be daunting. Societal expectations and stereotypes can weigh heavily, leading many men to internalise their struggles rather than seek...
Men’s concerns for the quality of their children’s education
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, fathers find themselves at the forefront of a significant conversation regarding the quality of their children's learning experiences. Traditionally, discussions surrounding education have often centred on the concerns of...