What happened to this year’s resolutions?
Research has shown that about half of all adults make New Year’s resolutions. However, fewer than 10% manage…
How to live a meaningful life
Values is a fancy word for the things we find meaningful and important in life. It is common…
Drugs and Sex – Is it a good match?
Research shows people use drugs prior to having sex, particularly amongst younger people. It is common in men,…
5 ways to bring the festive joy to an elderly home
While most of us are out shopping for gifts and planning our holiday dinners, those who reside in…
What can your bodily reactions tell you about your emotions?
Brain research has shown that we experience emotions not only in the mind but also in the body….
The men who don’t cry…
Men are socialised from a very young age that it is not ok to show emotions and be…
What is Movember?
Movember has become an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November. The advocates…
3 ways in which mental health services are female friendly
Prevalence of mental health problems differs between men and women and both sexes also differ in the way…
The men who don’t cry
If you had to ask people about men’s emotions the general reply would be that men tend to…
I’m diagnosed with breast cancer and I am a man
Breast cancer in men is a rare disease and accounts for around 1% of breast cancer cases in…
I’m a teacher and I struggle with my mental health
Being a teacher means working with different students daily. Problems in our society are on the increase which…
5 tips to keep your mental health in check
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his…