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LightonMH retweeted
14 Jun 2022
More than 2 in 5 men (43%) say they regularly feel worried or low, an increase from 37% in 2009.
To all the men struggling with their mental health, we're here for you this #MensHealthWeek (and every other week) ๐
Thanks to @worrywellbeing for the brilliant illustration.
ALT An illustration kindly shared by @worrywellbeing to celebrate Menโs Health Week. On a pale blue square background in a bold darker blue is the headline โMenโs mental healthโ. There are three rows of pictures, and on each row are four different menโs faces. There are all kinds of men here โ white men, brown men, black men, men with dark hair, men with blond hair, men with ginger hair, men with short and long hair, men with beards and without beards. Beneath each picture is a statement about men. So in total there are the following 12 statements to go with the 12 pictures: Men cry. Men have panic attacks. Men have insecurities. Men self harm. Men have eating disorders. Men go to therapy. Men have trauma. Men have body image issues. Men are abused. Men deserve support. Men feel things. Men ย need love & care.
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18 Oct 2021
There is a stigma around mental illness as a whole, but especially when it comes to men.
These things do not make you any less of a man at ALL.
๐๐ก๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ก๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง.๐
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13 Sep 2021
Youโve got it, no matter how you feel this morning, whether youโre ready to smash the week or you feel like you need another day in bed, you can handle it.๐ช๐
Hereโs a couple of reminders to take into the week with you. ๐ย
#lightonMH #mentalwellbeing #Dorset
8 Sep 2021
Happy hump day! Halfway through the week and the sun is SHINING.๐๐
There is no problem that can't be shared and resolved. No matter how big it feels right now, it will get better and it's ok to talk about it.๐งก
Make it your goal to check in with someone today.๐
#lightonMH
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18 Aug 2021
Only when we can step away from the outdated expectations of men can we truly start to heal the world.
โก๏ธ Reminder of emergency numbers - ask for help if you need it. If you can't keep yourself safe, it's an emergency.
Thank you for being here, hope you have a great day.๐
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16 Aug 2021
Morning reminders to take into the new week with you.๐ญโฌ
๐ก Feelings, hard times, bad days come and go, you won't feel like this forever.ย
๐ก Always be kind to yourself. Ask yourself what your body needs and show it some love.
Sending you lots of love if you need it today.๐
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14 Aug 2021
Just because you can't see someone's mental health, it doesn't mean they aren't struggling...
๐๐ฒ ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐.๐
YOU matter.๐
How are you taking care of yourself this Saturday?๐ฃ ๐ฃ
#lightonMH #mandowntalkup
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13 Aug 2021
To all of you who have ever felt this way... Please remember how strong you are.
Your life can always take a different path and direction.๐ฃโก๏ธ
SHARE this with someone you might think needs to hear this.๐ค
Mens #MentalHealth - YOU matter.๐๐งก
๐ Samaritans: 116 123 - 24/7 FREE
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12 Aug 2021
There are things you can control when you feel out of control...
๐ก The way you talk to yourself
๐ก Your boundaries
๐ก Your media intake (stop scrolling)
๐ก Asking for help
๐ก Choosing healthy tools
You are more than a bad day, or week, or month, or even a year. Youโre human.๐งก
4 Aug 2021
#WellnessWednesday
Physical activity such as walking in nature can have a positive impact on our mental health. It puts us in a better mood, reduces stress and increases our energy levels. Just simply getting outside could make your day shine that little bit brighter.๐ณ๐
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29 Jul 2021
๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐๐.
If anyone you know is showing any of these signs, please check up on them. Suicide can be prevented with the right help and support.
Our men don't need shaming, they need healing.๐งก๐
#lightonMH
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23 Jul 2021
Please share to help spread awareness.๐งก
๐๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ.
If you are suffering from suicidal thoughts, just know that you do not have to do this alone. You can get support & you can get through this!
๐ Samaritans: 116 123ย
#lightonMH #mandowntalkup
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19 Jul 2021
Incase you needed to hear it today.๐
#lightonMH #mandowntalkup #mentalwellbeing #Dorset #BeyondBanter
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14 Jul 2021
The sun is shining, the vibes are sweet!๐๐
๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ:
The world wonโt fall apart if you switch off. No message, dm or email is more important than your headspace, energy or mental health. ๐
Small steps, deep breaths.ย
#lightonMH #mentalwellbeing
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13 Jul 2021
Put your phone on aeroplane mode. Say nice things to yourself, talk to your friends. Really talk, tell them how you feel. Get outside. Look up, look down, take it all in. Say nice things to yourself and remember that nothing is so big that i can't be fixed.๐
#TalkMoreTuesdays
8 Jul 2021
The silence around men's mental health is dangerous. The stigma that men don't suffer with these things needs to end. And when they do, we need to stop making them feel "unmanly" and telling them to "man up".ย
๐งก Share this post for all the men out there.
#mandowntalkup
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5 Jul 2021
Hands up who's feeling stressed at the minute? We've had so many conversations with people recently who all feel a similar way and it's comforting to know you're not alone so here's a couple of tips that might help!๐
Deep breaths, small steps.๐ฃ
#lightonMH
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LightonMH retweeted
10 Jun 2021
HUGE THANKS to @SteveHarrisDJ @BBCRadioSolent for having the @LightonMh Founders and our @CEODorsetMind on both shows at breakfast this morning ๐
Light On aims to challenge stigma & get men talking about their #mentalhealth without fear of being judged
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09l2bโฆ
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LightonMH retweeted
29 Jun 2021
We need to know more about how to support men's #mentalhealth. Please take part in this @bournemouthuni @HealthyDorset @stann2 study bit.ly/Men_MH
@DorsetMind @LightonMh @Bournemouth_Psy @SUBUBournemouth @MovemberUK @JimAndrews_BU @DorsetCCG @Sidwick4Dorset @PCCDorset
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LightonMH retweeted
30 Jun 2021
Just getting some KMs in for the last push for #TheJune500 raising funds for local #mentalhealth services via @DorsetMind @LightonMh. Thanks all. See some of you on the @CherriesTalking zoom call tomorrow at 8pm. Totals in a bit. UTCIAD #afcb #talkingcherries #tacklethesilence ๐
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