Our guest to enter the Hurt Locker this week is Dan Somers, founder of one of the largest men's mental health charities in the UK, MANUP?.

As Dan, opens the door on his mental health experiences with Yinka, he shares several stories on how he's arrived at this point and why MANUP? was created... Reflecting on his time in the care service as a teenager, to becoming an influential promoter of the rave scene, navigating brushes with the law, to his perspectives on fatherhood.. This is a wide and wonderful chat on the importance of taking our mental health seriously as men.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This uncensored conversation includes references to drug use, neglect, bereavement, suicide and mental health issues such as depression and Borderline Personality Disorder.

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about Dan and MANUP? please check out the below links:

• MANUP? website
• Support
• Videos

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