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As long as we continue to buy into the patriarchal rhetoric of what it 'means' to be a man or a woman in this world, those in dire need of support, understanding, compassion and love will continue to die. We *have* to change the narrative. #MensMentalHealthMonth

Pasco Ashton

Director of Men's Circle | Facilitator | Speaker | Father

1w

100%, spot on. AND we need to do more than reach out and ask the question to men. This isn't enough. Asking men to talk, open up, BE VULNERABLE isn't just a choice for most men. They can't just hit a switch and start chatting, we need to create spaces where they actually feel 'safe enough' to open, be challenged, and ultimately loved. And the evidence shows, the most effective is in a male-only, group settings. 🤝

Couldn't agree more, there is so much stigma of what it means to be a "man" but it is so dangerous. In fact, I think speaking out about your issues shows true strength!

Neil Tappin

I am a business owner and a Mental health first aider and advocate, with over 30 years of lived experience of Mental wellbeing issues ,creating and supporting people locally through @menfulness and the wider community.

2d

Totally agree #dontmanupspeakup

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Svetlana Tarnagurskaja

CEO & Co-founder @ The Dot Collective & Pipeliner | Building Data Platforms that inspire Leapfrog Moments | Telegraph 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch

1w

Can I just say a very inconvenient truth here - there are lots of women who live and breathe a very outdated and very patriarchal value system and they are also very much a part of the problem here. Sorry if I offended anyone. Maybe we can all just be a bit kinder to each other and embrace more equitable relationships.

Louise Fearick

Independent Consultant at Tender Communications Ltd

1w

“To be human is to feel it all” - love that quote. All emotions are valid, whoever you are and however you feel your experience. Exploring vulnerability is a strength and we must change the narrative on where this is seen to be OK to do or not OK to do and create safe, supportive environments.

Simon Freeman

Digital Director and Strategist

1w

100% agree. But the change is going to be a long road. And these initiatives bring the conversation to the front line.

Pritam Jha (CPCC, ACC)

Geoscientist | ICF Certified Coach | Helping STEM Professionals Navigate Change on Career & Resilience | Specialise in Burn-out, Men and Expatriates |

1w

Yes, we just keep going 😞 .... because nothing will make sense to others if we don't! So for the sake of the others, we just have to keep going!

Jack Woodhams

Founder of Menfulness & Yorkey Dads | TEDx Speaker | Suicide Prevention Workshop Facilitator for York CVS

1w

💯 %

Dr Aneesh Shravat

Lead Psychologist at Via Redbridge and Independent Practice/EMDR Therapist

1w

Such a succinct and excellent explanation of this damaging rhetoric

Deanna Brash

Company GM at Bodyism GM | Vogue & Tatler featured wellness expert of 15+ yrs | Breast cancer survivor | Mental health advocate

1w

A very very powerful opening statement.and completey spot on!

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