Locally, Andysmanclub offer peer groups across the United Kingdom and online to help redefine power. There has been a growing amount of content platformed on social media prescribing men with their dream life, so long as they are not effeminate. These safe spaces aim to bring men solace in knowing it is okay to talk and have experiences beyond bravado. Manhealth similarly provide peer support, challenging notions that men are to get on with how they are feeling solo and without shedding a tear.
...community acceptance is crucial for access to care and being united for all the right reasons.
Health goes a step further than physical, and we must take action where lives are being lost at the hands of invalidation. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for those under 50 years and males in the UK. Narrowing this down to the North East, community acceptance is crucial for access to care and being united for all the right reasons.
Resources given are oftentimes free, as seen with James’ place therapy, for those uncertain about where to turn. On their site, you can read stories and opt to talk to a professional for finding meaning and coping with personal circumstances.
Lads, let’s get our 'Hot Boys Cry' merch on and model healthy masculinity for generations to come.
Out with the old and in with the new, man up by knowing your worth and cementing it in the fact that we all have mental health. Lads, let’s get our 'Hot Boys Cry' merch on and model healthy masculinity for generations to come.
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