For generations men have been handed down the crazy notion that to talk about weaknesses is a sign of weakness. Ironically our fathers and their fathers probably all struggled from serious physical and psychological problems because of this ridiculous macho nonsense which is now having a devastating impact on our health…
What we hide won’t just control us it will ultimately destroy the relationship we have with ourselves…and others. It is time to talk, which you can do anonymously if you wish, on this safe and non-judgemental platform. You are no longer alone. Welcome to Man Stress.
HOT OFF THE PRESS
How are stress and depression connected?
There's no doubt that stress can lead to depression and chronic stress to severe depression and it's a vicious circle - the things you need to do when you're stressed, like exercising and practising mindfulness, [...]
Major depressive disorders – symptoms and recovery
Depression affects 20% of the global population and it kills. 84 men a week take their own lives in the U.K. alone - depression, [...]
Stress management during the world cup 2018 for the sake of my grandsons
Song writers - Crosby, Stills and Nash wrote “Teach your children well and feed them on your dreams”…What great advice providing of course that [...]
Donald Trump, seriously, you need some help
I am political by nature and despair of humanity at times - no more so than when I see the news filtering from the [...]
REAL STORIES ABOUT REAL PEOPLE
I’ve survived…but a mate died and the other lost a leg.
I meet some fascinating people while auditing construction workers, and Jim, a site manager, was right up there with the very best. An amazing bloke. Whilst running through some paperwork Jim produced his CSCS card (a card that all operatives working on construction sites need). Primarily the card contains all of his skills and a photo…and it was the photo that drew my attention. I could see from the shape [...]
TRIBAL TALK FORUM – GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST
“Should mental health studies be mandatory in schools?”
