Podcast ‘MENtal Health Takeaways’ talks “Reaching Men”
In their recent podcast, MENtal Health Takeaways discussed “Reaching Men; Increasing Engagement with Mental Health Services”, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for men to express their vulnerabilities and the need for a shift towards more engaging and relatable mental health content. In this episode, Matt Young, Chair of the DMHA Co-production Community and Chief Executive of Who Needs Instruction, and Dr Tobit Emmens, Associate Director of Research & Development at Devon Partnership NHS Trust, discussed their thoughts on effective practice. You can listen to the full episode here
Key Topic Takeaways:
Men often need to be brave enough to be vulnerable.
Casual conversations can lead to deeper discussions about mental health.
Engaging in activities helps men open up more than formal settings.
Peer support is crucial for men's mental health engagement.
Authenticity in mental health messaging is essential for connection.
Creating safe spaces allows men to express their vulnerabilities.
Societal norms can hinder men's willingness to seek help.
Education systems need to adapt to better support boys' mental health.
Risk-taking can be beneficial for personal growth and connection.
Listening is just as important as talking in conversations about mental health.
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