The football club helping men grieve the loss of a child
No parent should have to bury their own child The stigma around men’s mental health is steadily eroding. It is widely accepted, in theory if not in practice, that everyone fights their own internal battles, it does not make a man weak to suffer from mental health problems, and speaking to someone about your problems […]
6 years ago
How BoJack Horseman helped me better understand depression
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW). Some 1 in 4 people in the UK will be affected by a mental health issue each year, with anxiety and depression being the most common problems. The theme of this year’s MHAW is relationships, because your relationships – with family, friends, partners, co-workers – are the cornerstone of good mental […]
10 years ago
Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 on JOE
This week, May 16-22, is Mental Health Awareness Week 2016 (#MHAW16). Some 1 in 4 people in the UK will be affected by a mental health issue each year, with anxiety and depression being the most common problems. The statistics around mental health in the UK, particularly for men, are startling. For this reason, JOE has been publishing a […]
10 years ago
How being close friends with women made me the man I am today
It has been an ⁓emotional⁓ education.
10 years ago
How my rugby mates knocked some sense into me about my mental health
Life’s a pitch, and then you try.
10 years ago
The science of why exercise and diet are the cornerstone of good mental health
‘Exercise is good for your health’. This mantra is forever rammed down our throats on TV ads, billboards, by doctors and supplement companies and even your dear old mum. We all know it. But often we all just think about the body benefits of being active and eating well – such as looking better on […]
10 years ago