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Bedfordshire sees rise in Stress and Anxiety – Why talking matters more than ever
Stress and anxiety are rising across Bedfordshire. New figures show more people are being admitted to hospital because they are struggling to cope. This is not just a number. It is a real warning sign that many people are suffering in silence. In 2023–24, there were about 16,190 hospital admissions for anxiety in the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area. This was up from 12,780 the year before. That is a big jump in only 12 months. At...
A man’s silent cry
In the Lonely Days that stretch so wide,I hide behind the shadows, where feelings collide.I Started a Joke but no one could see,The pain inside, the man I can’t set free. How Deep Is Your Love? I ask the night,As thoughts of sorrow dim the light.But I keep dancing,...
When Dad-Dance becomes Connection – A Reflection on the 2025 John Lewis Christmas Advert
By Luke Newman, Founder of For Men To Talk The new 2025 Christmas advert from John Lewis opens simply: a father clearing up wrapping paper, a kind of mundane moment many of us recognise. Then he discovers a gift from his teenage son—a vinyl record. The song? The 90s...
Walking 14 Miles for Men’s Mental Health: London Luton Airport Fire Service & ‘For Men To Talk’ Unite
On 21 November 2025, firefighters from the London Luton Airport Fire Service will take on a powerful challenge. In partnership with the men’s mental health community interest company 'For Men To Talk', they will walk 14 miles around the airport while wearing full...