More than 1 in 4 people will suffer with diagnosable mental illness some point in their lives. The vast majority will recover fully.
However, being able to talk to someone about what you’re feeling is key to preventing ill health and promoting a speedy and sustained recovery.
Put simply, men are far less likely to talk about their feelings or ask for help than women. They’re also less likely to access formal support, and, as a result, they often self-medicate using drink or drugs which usually makes things far worse.
The sad truth is that men are 3 times more likely to die by suicide, partly because of the reasons highlighted above.
We need to tackle the stigma that still exists for men around talking about issues like anxiety, depression, low mood, being diagnosed with mental illness and just struggling with life in general.
HMMH exists to provide a safe place for men who are at risk of, are suffering from, or have recovered from, mental ill health.
Why not join us?
Have you experienced mental health problems or are you suffering from mental ill health? Or maybe you’re feeling isolated or struggling to cope during a tough time?
HMMH group meets on the second Monday of each month and welcomes men of any age to come and meet others who may have gone through some of the same experiences. Why not join us for a meeting and take the opportunity to have a bit of banter and a laugh in a relaxed, friendly environment?
There’s no requirement to talk about your own issues if you don’t want to: we don’t sit around and force people to ‘share’. However, most people who come here soon realise that it’s a safe place, that other men share some of their experiences and feelings and that it really is good to talk.
How to get in touch
Call Euan on 07432 019404 for more information.
We also have a WhatsApp group that people can use outside of the meeting, to chat or arrange to meet up with other members.
HMMH and FurtherBeyond work closely together but are not connected.