Show Notes
Why are 12 million men in the UK suffering in complete silence?
Men and boys are told to "man up," but suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50. To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, we’re joined by therapist to Lewis Capaldi and Sunday Times Bestselling author Owen O’Kane, and broadcaster and mental health campaigner Matt Johnson.
Together they discuss the most common symptoms of anxiety and depression that men, their colleagues, family and friends can look out for - and share simple tools for addressing the men’s mental health crisis.
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Timecodes: 00:00 This is What Good Therapy is About 00:30 Defining Depression & Anxiety 01:15 Matt Johnson: My Experience with Severe Depression 02:20 The Hidden Symptom of Men's Depression 03:38 When To Seek Help for Depression 04:26 The Exhaustion of "Faking It" (Matt's Story) 05:27 A Therapy Technique: How to Relate to Your Depression 06:42 My Suicide Attempt: Learning Self-Compassion 08:12 The "Grim" State of UK Men's Mental Health Services 09:59 Has 'Diagnosis Culture' Become a Problem? 11:00 The 3 Parts of You: How To Rescue Your Inner Child 13:32 Why Men Struggle with Therapy (Wanting a Quick Fix) 15:30 The Problem with "Alpha Culture" and Self-Optimization 17:37 Toxic Masculinity: A Therapist's Personal Story 21:38 Men ARE Ready to Talk (But We Have a Problem with Teens) 23:13 Breaking Free from "What a Man Should Be" 29:22 "I Don't Want to Do The Feeling Stuff" - Why Men Fear Therapy 39:12 Free Tools to Use When You Can't Afford Therapy 44:43 The Practical Power of Hope (Even in Palliative Care) 50:47 The Dangers of the "Big Wellness" Industry
Resources if you’re in need: Mind Charity | Useful contacts – suicidal thoughts Campaign Against Living Miserably Contact a Samaritan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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