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"men are silent about their pain" "men mental health is a pandemic" "men suffer and nobody listens" Men's mental health month is another way to be fashionably victimised. Not saying it's not an issue. But not every issue gets solved with a month, a badge and a social campaign. You want to help men? Get them away from social media, from the perfect families, perfect cars, perfect jobs, perfect farms, perfect dog trainers, perfect children and perfect lives on these platforms. None of this is motivational. It saps your motivation and energy to even get out of the sofa. Debt is no reason, marital disharmony is no reason, growing up children is no reason, job-loss is no reason. There is no reason to hurt yourself. Put the phone down. Step outside of your home. Walk 100m either way and start a chat with the first homeless person you meet. Or an old person waiting for a bus that never arrives. Or the teenagers selling dope instead of shooting hoops at the local playground. Ask them how is their day going? offer a little help. Wash someone's car, get their shopping, paint their garage. We are designed to help and be needed. So if you are feeling down, don't go looking for help - go looking for someone TO help. If you still can't handle it, call me. Take some of my load, and I'll take some of yours. ❤️🩹❤️🩹💪💪 https://lnkd.in/eWAgEarz #mentalhealth #menshealth #mentalhealthawareness #support #ontopic #getwell #gethelp

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 I had the privilege of sitting down with 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐢, a seasoned 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥, 𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 mental health professional, DMIT expert, and 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫, to discuss a topic close to our heart – the power of female friendships and their profound impact on mental health. Suman’s distinct take to relationship dynamics in 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧-𝐙 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 is truly unique and insightful. She sheds light on how understanding these dynamics is essential for emotional well-being and personal growth. One of the highlights of this conversation was learning about Suman's monthly mental health camp for women, which was formed to build supportive community where women can talk openly about their concerns, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. She also spoke about how men should be addressing their concerns and why is it important for them to be vulnerable as well. The best part about Suman is that, she is the best storyteller, she explains you various perspectives to life in the form of short stories, which truly grabs one attention. A skill that not everyone excels at. So, If you're someone who is passionate about supporting women, building strong emotional bonds, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, this conversation with Suman is a must-watch! https://lnkd.in/dV9DnEim Follow Suman's insights on linkedin - https://lnkd.in/dEJK45uk #SpotlightConversation #WomenEmpowerment #MentalHealthAwareness #FemaleFriendships #RelationshipCounseling #CommunityBuilding #WomenSupportingWomen #MentalWellness #SumanMaheshwari #EmotionalHealth #DMIT #WomenInBusiness #Empowerment #MentalHealthMatters #Leadership #PersonalGrowth

Good morning everyone! I invite you to check out my new blog post on "Jess, Talk about It" at jessbauthentictherapy.com. Feel free to share your thoughts after reading it. Have a subject you'd like to discuss? Let's engage in a conversation! #jessbauthentictherapy #mentalhealthmatters #confidentauthenticity

Don’t be Afraid to Reach Out!  Watch my talk on the importance of male friendships, talking about our feelings and emotions and the impact this has on men’s mental health – plus to consequences of not doing it. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eiGxgMvF  #itsokaytonotbeokay #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #professionalspeaker

HOW TO HAVE AN EASY LIFE The further you stray from your soul contracts, the harder life becomes: Be prepared to “plot-twist” Learn your lessons Let go of toxic contracts Fulfil Your Soul's Purpose This video emphasises the importance of learning life’s lessons, letting go of toxic relationships, and fulfilling your soul's purpose. It provides a step-by-step guide to getting back on track, overcoming addictions, and surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people. hashtag #KarmicContracts hashtag #SoulPurpose hashtag #LetGoOfToxicPeople hashtag #OvercomeAddiction hashtag #SpiritualGrowth hashtag #EmotionalHealing hashtag #PersonalGrowth hashtag #AlignWithYourDestiny hashtag #FulfillYourPurpose hashtag #ReleaseNegativeEnergy https://lnkd.in/gdZX3aQH

💛 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻. 𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲! 💭 Imagine if a simple “𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆?” could be the first step toward 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. That’s the heart of 𝗥 𝗨 𝗢𝗞?’𝘀 “𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀” 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻—a powerful reminder that trusting your instincts and starting a conversation, no matter how awkward, can make all the difference. 🎯The beauty of “𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀” lies in its simplicity. At its core, the campaign taps into a 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 and feel supported. When people act on their instincts to help, they contribute to a culture where 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱. This small shift has the potential to create safer, more inclusive workplaces and communities. ________________________________________ Click👇 to watch the "Small Talk Saves Lives" video, and how Gavin uncovered actionable insights for the successful campaign. ________________________________________ 🌎 In our busy world, where it’s easy to miss signs of distress, this campaign shows us why understanding the underlying human truth is vital for a successful campaign. That 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 and encourage someone to seek help. These moments don’t require perfect words or professional training—just being 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲. The campaign equips people with simple conversation starters to reduce the stigma around mental health and make reaching out easier. 🥶Breaking the Ice: Applying the Campaign to Real Life! The campaign acknowledges that 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝘄𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, but that discomfort is often 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻. By offering practical tools and support, R U OK? empowers individuals to push past that awkwardness and make a difference. This multi-faceted approach—through partnerships with workplaces, schools, and community organizations—ensures the campaign resonates with diverse audiences and builds a broad support network for mental health. 🚶♂️ 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳, 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴: • “You don’t seem yourself lately. Are you okay?” • “I just wanted to check in—how’s everything going?” • “Want to grab a coffee and chat?” 💬 Have you ever experienced or witnessed the impact of a simple conversation? Share your story below 👇, and let’s spread the message that small talk truly can save lives. Together, we can create a culture where people feel seen, heard, and supported—one conversation at a time. #MentalHealth #RUOK #SmallTalkSavesLives #SocialMarketing #BehaviorChange #PublicHealth

🌊 “Grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” — Vicki Harrison 😔 In the wake of unexpected loss, we often find ourselves adrift in a sea of emotions. The waves of grief can be relentless, crashing over us when we least expect it. It’s in these moments we must remember to lean into our discomfort, to allow ourselves to feel the full spectrum of our emotions, and to find healthy ways to cope. 🌐 As a community, we have the power to support one another through these turbulent times. It’s important to recognize true healing comes from within, from acknowledging our pain and working through it. Be wary of those who seek to exploit grief for their own gain, and instead, focus on genuine connection and authentic expressions of love and support. 💧 “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not a mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” — Washington Irving 💦 Tears are a natural and powerful response to loss. They allow us to release our pain and to honor the depth of our emotions. In acknowledging our grief, we can begin to heal and grow. It’s through this process we can move forward, carrying the memory of our loved ones with us in a way that honors their life and their impact on our own. 💞 Instead of lingering in our pain or seeking validation through public displays, let’s focus on healthy mental health practices. Engage in self-awareness and mindfulness and prioritize inner personal work. This approach not only honors our loved ones but also fosters genuine healing and growth. 🌟 Remember, even in the darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope. Hold on to that hope, for it can guide you through the storm and lead you to brighter days. #EmotionalWellbeing #GriefSupport #HopeAndHealing #InnerWork #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness #SelfCare Tiny Ripples➡Waves➡Tsunami of Love🌊❤️

Don’t be Afraid to Reach Out!  Watch my talk on the importance of male friendships, talking about our feelings and emotions and the impact this has on men’s mental health – plus to consequences of not doing it. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/ejEznwyh  #itsokaytonotbeokay #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #professionalspeaker

Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gN4jiUKH The Power of Human Connection: Building Deeper Relationships Discover the importance of connecting on a human level and how it can provide support and a sense of belonging. Learn how personal connections can help us feel clear, safe, and grounded, even when we're not okay. Let's explore the impact of genuine human care and how it can make a difference. #HumanConnection #BuildingRelationships #SupportNetwork #FeelingSupported #PersonalConnections #EmotionalWellbeing #Belonging #GenuineCare #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalSupport

Have you ever found it difficult to maintain your wellbeing at work?   At some point, I think nearly all of us have felt the weight of life while on the job. A day or two might be manageable, but what happens if it lasts weeks or months? In a recent survey of 1,000 men in the UK, a staggering 77% report having symptoms of anxiety or depression, while only 40% report seeking support due to stigma. Last week, I had the honor of speaking with Mark Guzman, PMP, ACC about his journey through mental illness, recovery and personal transformation. His story is a powerful testament to resilience and growth. If you’ve ever dealt with declining mental health at work, wondered how to support someone in this situation or are looking for guidance yourself, his insights are invaluable. Listen to the full episode for inspiration on finding greater meaning, the importance of committing to continuous personal development and the power of owning your story. What strategies do you find effective for supporting mental health in the workplace?