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Supporting Men’s Mental Health through the Co-op Local Community Fund
Communities grow stronger when people support one another. One way this happens across the UK is through the Co-op Local Community Fund, which helps local organisations provide opportunities, support and resources so people can thrive. Since 2016, the Co-op has helped over 39,000 causes support 9.5 million people in communities across the UK. The unique part of the scheme is that Co-op Members choose which local causes receive support. By...
The silent struggle: Why men don’t talk about their mental health due to fear of vulnerability
Mental health is a crucial part of overall well-being, yet many men struggle to openly discuss their feelings and emotions. Despite increasing awareness about mental health issues, men are still significantly less likely than women to seek help. One of the major...
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...
Pray for strength
(A poem inspired by Sam Smith song titles) Stay With Me,I’m Not the Only OneWho feels Like I Can’t Change,I’m Too Good at Goodbyes. In a world where I Feel LoveBut often hide,Dancing With a StrangerHides the pain inside. Pray for strength,To face the day,When shadows...