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Men don’t talk about their mental health due to cultural norms
Despite growing awareness of mental health issues, many men continue to struggle in silence. A significant barrier preventing men from seeking help is cultural norms, particularly those related to traditional masculinity. For generations, men have been socialised to embrace qualities such as stoicism, self-reliance, and toughness—values that encourage them to manage their problems independently rather than seeking external support. These norms,...
How can you support a man struggling with his mental health?
Mental health issues are widespread, yet they often go unnoticed or unaddressed, particularly among men. Societal expectations and traditional notions of masculinity often discourage men from seeking help, leaving many to struggle silently. Offering support to a man...
Facing Blue Monday Together: The 650 Challenge at Jones’ Fitness
Blue Monday is often called the “most depressing day of the year”. It falls on the third Monday of January, which in 2026 is Monday 20 January. The idea began in 2005, when a travel company claimed to use a formula based on weather, money worries, time since Christmas...
‘For Men To Talk’. A space to talk this week, week commencing 19 January 2026 Meetings
'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,...