Money on your mind
A page dedicated for men who are looking for help and support with issues affecting their lives
19/09/2018
08/09/2018
Looking after your health can improve your well being
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mens-health-day-physical-and-mental-wellbeing-tickets-45475653905
Mens Health Day - Physical and Mental Wellbeing The UK today is not always a man-friendly environment. Traditional values, as well as our own ambitions and outlook, can be a lot to live up to. Men may not be known as great multi-taskers but quite often men willingly take on the roles of father, breadwinner, son, husband/partner, head of the famil...
08/09/2018
September 2017 - 3 Minutes to Save a Life: A World Su***de Prevention Day lecture - University of Wolverhampton University of Wolverhampton is a large UK university based in the West Midlands, offering undergraduate degrees and postgraduate courses across 4 faculties.
08/09/2018
World Su***de Prevention day
10th September 2018
https://www.samaritans.org/media-centre/our-campaigns/world-su***de-prevention-day
World Su***de Prevention Day World Su***de Prevention Day is an annual awareness raising event. Join us each year on 10 September and reach out to people who may be stuggling to cope.
05/09/2018
05/09/2018
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tea-and-talk-mental-health-networking-tickets-49284927545/amp
Events - help with getting back to work
Tea and Talk - Mental Health Networking For World Mental Health Day why not join us for a cup of tea, a slice of cake and a chat? Steps to Work are holding a Tea and Talk event to talk about mental health in the workplace and provide some tips and tricks for dealing with some common mental health issues. It is also an opportunity to learn...
05/09/2018
Mental Health workshops- click link for tickets
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/made-in-the-midlands-inclusivity-mental-health-first-aid-workshop-tickets-47462140540
Made in the Midlands Inclusivity - Mental Health First Aid Workshop Tuesday 9th October, 1-5pm Schmolz & Bickenbach, 33 Hainge Rd, Tividale, Oldbury, B69 2NY Mental Health First Aid Lite is a 3 hour evidence based mental health awareness course approved by the Royal Society for Public Health. This course is open to anyone, regardless of their previous knowledge of m...
05/09/2018
Stress: are we coping? For Mental Health Awareness Week 2018, we're focusing on stress. While stress is a normal reaction, too much stress can be harmful. It is linked to anxiety, ...
How can I identify the signs of stress?
Everyone experiences stress. However, when it is affecting your life, health and wellbeing, it is important to tackle it as soon as possible, and while stress affects everyone differently, there are common signs and symptoms you can look out for:15
feelings of constant worry or anxiety
feelings of being overwhelmed
difficulty concentrating
mood swings or changes in your mood
irritability or having a short temper
difficulty relaxing
depression
low self-esteem
eating more or less than usual
changes in your sleeping habits
using alcohol, to***co or illegal drugs to relax
aches and pains, particularly muscle tension
diarrhoea and constipation
feelings of nausea or dizziness
loss of s*x drive.
05/09/2018
Relate- relationship support during difficult times for everyone, click link below
https://www.relate.org.uk/
05/09/2018
Time for change-Lets end the stigma of discussing mental health in the workplace- click link for more details
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/tackle-stigma-workplace/support-employees
Support for employees Time to Change is committed to changing how people think and talk about mental health in the workplace. Stigma is where an employee is perceived as being different because of their mental health problem.
Mental Health services are free on the NHS- but you will need a referral from your GP-make that visit today ☎️
05/09/2018
MIND- charity that helps with choices, support and treatment
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Home | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems
05/09/2018
Samaritans offer help all around the clock- a safe place to talk when you like about whatever you like
https://www.samaritans.org/
05/09/2018
CALM- The Campaign Against Living Miserably is leading a movement against male su***de, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Click on link for more details
https://www.thecalmzone.net/
CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably Join the campaign to take a stand against su***de, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
30/08/2018
Feeling low- talk to someone
GP surgeries, MIND, CALM, Samaritans or a friend
Worried about someone?
watch out for these signs:
Unexpected mood changes – including suddenly being calm and happy after being very depressed
Social withdrawal
Change in sleeping and eating patterns
Lack of energy
Neglect of personal appearance
Reckless behaviour
Increased drug or alcohol abuse
Anger or irritability
Talking about su***de or wanting to die– their statements may be vague or appear to be joking about it
Giving away possessions
Saying goodbye – to friends and family as if they won’t be seeing them again.
30/08/2018
Money and debt problems
Citizen advice helpline open 9-5
03454 04 05 06
or go to their website www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Our research enables us to campaign on issues affecting people's lives.
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