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As a charity, our goal is clear: to spark conversations and change minds about men who are struggling with their mental health. We're not here to train mental health first aiders or those without issues, we're here to reach the men who need support the most. What can we do to encourage men to talk about their struggles with their partners, friends, or family? You can view all our videos via the link in our bio. #ManupStigma #MensMentalHealth #ChangeMinds #BreakTheStigma #SupportEachOther #TalkAboutIt #CommunitySupport #MentalWellness #EndTheSilence #EncourageConversations

June and November are popular months for supporting men’s mental health ― but the men in your life need you year-round. We’re discussing mental health more now than we ever have before. People are becoming more open about their mental health, and we’re all learning better ways to support each other. But people may often underreport men’s mental health, with men not reaching out for the support they need. And that’s where Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month comes in, bringing attention to men’s mental health. There are a lot of charities, organizations, and groups out there that do important work around men’s mental health and mental health more generally. If you’d like to support Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, you could do it in many ways. You might hold an event to raise awareness and money for a mental health charity or organization in your city. This is your gentle reminder to check in on the men in your life too✨ #m2sentient #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmatters #mensmentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate💚 #mentalhealth

This week is national suicide week. Mental health charities have called on #employers to do a lot more ! Data published recently by Office of National Statistics shows 6069 suicides were registered in England and Wales in 2023. This compares with 5642 in 2022. A very worrying trend. So what can you do as an employer ? As an employer you need to make sure you have a positive attitude to mental wellbeing at work and can offer support before things get to a crisis point.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL: THE BIG GIVE IS LIVE! From today, donations made online will be matched so your donation is worth twice as much when it reaches us! We’re raising funds to support the mental health of people sleeping rough through our services, including therapy. Managing mental health is key to recovery from rough sleeping. This is because 80% of people rough sleeping experience mental health issues while 85% report experiencing abuse or trauma. Almost 30% cite poor mental health as the reason they are homeless. For others, mental health issues worsen with the trauma of life on the street. Yet, for people rough sleeping, access to mainstream mental health support is almost impossible with exclusions due to no fixed abode, complex needs, substance use and anxiety. https://lnkd.in/g3-SZSVc #TheBigGive #TheConnection #Kind2Mind

Today marks the start of #mentalhealthawarenessweek Each day this week, I will be posting about this, providing tips, resources and important contact details for mental health charities. It is important to take a moment at the end of each day to reflect on our feelings. So to mark the first day of this week, I am asking my #connections, how are you feeling today? #mentalhealth #actionforhappiness

Your support matters. Today. Tomorrow. And for years to come. Mental health matters and we are hear to help young adults find their way through conversations that matter. Everyone has a story. Make your impact: https://buff.ly/3RtUeaL #mentalhealthmatters #fundraiser #collegementalhealth #youngadults #stories #conversations

Christmas can be a difficult time of year and can affect our mental health in many ways. If Christmas is a hard time for you, it’s important to remember to look after yourself. Our charity partners Mind have some tips that can help: https://lnkd.in/etYmPykT #Mind #MentalHealthMatters #UnitedLiving

Today marks the launch of the Big Give #kind2mind - an incredible chance for our mental health charity to receive match funding for all donations made - from today to midday on Friday 24 May. This is such an opportunity for our small charity - to receive DOUBLE the amount you or your business can donate to us. If you have been considering supporting a mental health charity - now is the time, & Mind Over Mountains would value this so much. We provide professional counselling & coaching support to anyone navigating mental health challenges. But what makes it special is that we provide this during guided walks out in nature, within friendly small groups. Walking and talking shoulder to shoulder takes the stigma or pressure away from finding mental wellness support. Walking alongside frees our participants from the need for appointments, limited time slots, waiting lists, or face to face meetings. We provide mental health support outdoors in nature. And the impact is profound. More than 1 in 7 UK adults say their mental health is currently either bad, or the worst it's ever been. And millions are waiting for mental health care. The importance of what Mind Over Mountains provides has never been greater. We receive no government funding for what we do; and rely completely on fundraising. The Big Give is such an opportunity for us. Please support us, and please share this post. Thank you so much 🙏🏻 https://lnkd.in/ezkZdeMd #wellbeing #wellbeingatwork #mentalhealthawarenessweek #teamwellbeing #employeewellbeing

As we approach the end of financial year, a renewed focus on mental health has never been more pressing. While I take a brief pause in my career to spend quality time with my boy as a stay at home dad, this will be front of mind. Our time is precious. If you or anyone you know has struggled with mental health I encourage you to support a worthy cause with us at ACOR Consultants. #pushupchallenge #mentalhealthawareness

Samaritans saves lives. I've seen it. Some of you might know how Al and I met. For others, this might be something new you learn about us: We met volunteering for Samaritans. For those outside the UK, Samaritans is a charity providing emotional support to people in distress or despair, including those with suicidal thoughts. We weren’t there to stop anyone from making their choice. We were there to offer a non-judgmental space where people could talk openly about their darkest thoughts. What we found, more often than not, was that people just needed someone to listen, to help them clear their minds and regain some sense of clarity. If you're struggling, you can call Samaritans for free on on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. No judgement. No Advice. Just heard. __________________ 🧡 Clip taken from Episode 60: What our mental health journey has taught us #TruthLiesWork #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #Leadership #Samaritans #EmotionalSupport #WorkplaceCulture #WorldSuicidePreventionDay