Trigger Warning: This episode discusses issues with mental health such as depression, body /weight talk, anxiety and s*icide. 

Over the years, mental health issues have become more prevalent due to social media, the  coronavirus, and extreme standards set for both men and women. According to the Mental Health Foundation, approximately 1 in 8 men have a common mental health problem such as anxiety, stress, or depression, however why isn't anyone talking about it as much? 

Podcast host Naomi sits down with colleagues Dylan and Malkesh to raise awareness of Men's Mental Health week. Listen as we explore some of the challenges that men face today in 2022  of finding and seeking help. Join us as we gain a more complete understanding of the heavy expectations that men face and the lack of positive representation for male body diversity - it's an episode you won't want to miss.
 
About our guests:

Dylan Francis (He/Him)
Dylan is an advocate of equal opportunities and diverse and inclusive workplaces. He graduated from Boston City Campus with a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Marketing, after a course change from Law. His career started in a B2B environment with ERP solutions where he spent four years honing his marketing abilities, such as website management, email marketing funnels and social media creation. Dylan’s goal is to bring ideas to life and start a conversation, while creating and maintaining strong, diverse networks.

Some of Dylan’s passions include getting lost in new places, trying out new venues, watching good movies and listening to music. In his free time, you’ll find him with good friends, discovering new spots, and planning their next travel locations. He also enjoys sports such as rugby, rowing and F1.

Malkesh Vaghela (He/Him)
Malkesh has experience working within the customer service and marketing fields. He is a friendly and motivated individual and enjoys providing excellent customer service to his clients. 

Malkesh is passionate about using social media and marketing to bring about positive change in the world. In his spare time, he enjoys learning new content creation skills and has set up his own YouTube channel. Malkesh plays video games and edits them for multiple social media outlets with the aim to bring happiness and laughter to all. He also learnt how to use the Adobe suite in his own time to pursue becoming a full-time content creator.

Malkesh is interested in Technology, Football, and all things Gaming.

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