77% of men polled have suffered with common mental health symptoms like anxiety, stress or depression. 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health. 29% of those who haven't done so say they are "too embarrassed" to speak about it, while 20% say there is a "negative stigma" on the issue.
In this episode I spoke with Chris Nichols, a Bradford based singer/songwriter who after battling with his own demons and coping with the loss of a friend hopes that by raising awareness of mens mental health will start more conversations about mental health among men, all proceeds from his single 'Blessed' will go towards Andy's Man Club, the suicide prevention charity for males.
West Yorkshire's suicide rate is higher than the national average, with a three-year rate of 12.5 registered suicide deaths per 100,000 people in 2020 to 2022, compared to a rate of 10.3 for England. Men continue to account for around three quarters of suicide deaths.
Not just UK, it's a worldwide problem and opening up is the hardest part, taking that first step, knowing who to trust.
Wouldn't it be nice for men not to have to wake up, put a smile on their face and act like everything is fine, when deep down everything is going wrong?
There is a lot of Stigma attached to talking about mental health. A Smile can hide alot.
Chris explains how you can help play your part in banishing the stigma surrounding mens mental health, how just by simply being there for somebody can save lives!
Let’s walk together and find the sunshine. It is always there.
Watch the video for Blessed here
https://youtu.be/OfM1L824h_4?si=Wga9ha5CUryFtNdY
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