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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...
Talking Through Life’s Challenges – ‘For Men To Talk’ Week of 20 October 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,...
A spice of life
(A poem inspired by Spice Girls song titles) When life says Stop, it’s hard to Say You’ll Be There,But deep inside, Who Do You Think You Are, without a care?It’s okay to admit, Too Much weighs you down,But don't hide it behind a Viva Forever frown. Wannabe strong, yet...
The latest suicide statistics. Why men’s peer support matters more than ever
The latest suicide statistics for England and Wales have been released, and the numbers remind us why men’s mental health must remain a priority. In 2024, there were 6,190 suicides registered—that’s 11.4 deaths per 100,000 people, very similar to 2023’s rate of 11.3....