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This week is #MensHealthWeek

Like any other awareness week, this is to raise awareness and open up conversations about men’s health. I think it’s especially important that we highlight men’s mental health & wellbeing.

Suicide is the biggest cause of death amongst men under the age of 50. The latest UK suicide figures show that on average just under 6,000 people take their own lives every year. Three-quarters of them are men.

Now this figure has increased year-on-year and still, it’s not something which is spoken about and is still a ‘taboo’ subject.

In this episode I shall be talking to Chris who has experienced many different aspects of life but despite how tough it has been at times, Chris has turned those tough and challenging times into something positive and now helps others using his journey.

You can follow Chris on Twitter at @TheChrisWard_

At the start, this episode features a heartfelt interview from my Local radio station in St Neots, 'Black Cat Radio' with a father who's son tragically committed suicide after struggling with his mental health.

William, a groundsman at Peterborough United football Club, died on February 12 2020  after taking his own life.  

Steven said: “I was so proud of that boy, I urge all of you out there with sons and daughters, please talk to your kids.”

Read more here: https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/st-neots-man-raises-money-for-mental-health-in-tribute-6756412

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Thank you so much to George from Sheppard for joining me for a chat this morning.

Such an amazing group with such uplifting songs. 

I'm incredibly honoured to have been able to talk with George today and to get an exclusive performance of their song 'Thank You' from George, a song written for their Mum for Mothers day.

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This year's  #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek was probably the most important one yet due to the impact the current pandemic has had on children & young people's mental health.

The emotional wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health.

Talking Points:

- Why is Children’s Mental Health Week Important

- Different factors that affect a child’s mental health

- How we can support Children & Young People

- Advice for Children & Parents

Joe was joined by Kerry who is a volunteer coach at 'Shout' (85258)  - A Text message support service for anyone who is struggling with their Mental Health.

&

Donovan from Gamers Vs Mental Health - Clothing brand raising awareness & money for #MentalHealth Charities. 

This will be put into a podcast and will be available on Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Google - iHeartRadio - TuneIn and Deezer later in the week!

Come & Join the conversation. #LetsTalkMentalHealth

Shout - https://www.giveusashout.org

Gamers vs Mental Health - https://www.gamersvsmentalhealth.co.uk

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Last week (Monday 1st - 9th  February 2021) was #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek.

Over last year and a half has been extremely difficult for the majority of us. This has been an exceptionally difficult time for Children & Young People all over the world, causing a surge in problems with their mental health & well-being.

Last week, Paediatricians from around the UK have warned that depression, anxiety, self harm and suicidal thoughts amongst young people are at 'frightening levels'. They have urged the government to open schools for to avoid a 'calamitous' impact on children's mental health.

Schools have been shut in the UK since the very start of the country's third national lockdown which has had a major impact on many people's mental health. 

The impact the pandemic is having on young people is being felt all across the globe. In the United States, Las Vegas schools are now reopening after 18 students took their own lives. The youngest amongst those students was just 9 years old.

READ MORE HERE

About Kidscape
- Our vision is for all children to grow up in supportive communities safe from bullying and harm.​

Our mission
- Our mission is to provide practical support, training, and advice to challenge bullying and protect young lives.

The importance of our work
- Research by the Department for Education has shown that at least one child in every class is bullied on a daily or weekly basis. 

Bullying behaviour can take many forms, often in combination – such as verbal, physical, emotional or cyberbullying. Bullying is a child protection issue by law, and we all have a legal duty to keep children safe from bullying and harm.  

Bullying is devastating for young lives. Anxiety, depression, self harm and suicidal ideation are common amongst children who experience bullying, and the negative effects can be felt long into adult life, affecting academic achievement, relationships and long term mental and physical health. 

We give hope and help to thousands of children and families each year and work with communities throughout England and Wales to help keep children safe. 

I talked with Ashley from the National Anti-Bullying Charity Kidscape about Children's mental health week, why it's important and the link with Bullying and mental health.

I am also honoured to be an ambassador for Kidscape.

Kidscape Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidscape
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kidscape
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidscape

Place2Be:
https://www.place2be.org.uk
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