BILLERICAY MENS GROUP


Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, 
Where: The Chantry Centre, Chantry Way,  Billericay, CM11 2AP 👥 
Who: Open to all men 💲 
Cost: Free

Other ways to connect

Telephone: +44 (0) 7598 427 854

E-mail: mark@theenergyalchemist.co.uk

Regardless of our backgrounds or life story's, it's important to understand that everyone faces challenges and struggles. However, it is crucial that we no longer attempt to face these difficulties alone.

 

77%

Of all suicides are committed by men.

1in2men

Will have a mental health disorder in their life time

29%

 Of those who haven't done so, say they are "too embarrassed" to speak about it.

40%

Of Men said that dont talk about there mental health because they have learned to deal with it. 

The Current Situation

Men have long struggled to express their true emotions and discuss their life situations. The burden of societal expectations and the pressure to conform to a specific image of masculinity have caused many men to detach from their feelings, resulting in feelings of loneliness and disconnection.

 

Moreover, these societal pressures have made it difficult for men to find genuine ways to express themselves. They may even struggle to recognize their own emotions, as they have been conditioned to suppress them, potentially leading to distorted ideals of masculinity.

 

Many individuals fail to fully comprehend the complexities of masculinity, and the immense societal expectations placed on men to conform to traditional masculine ideals can impose detrimental effects. These expectations often supress the expression of emotions and discourage open communication between our peers, this can lead to a profound disconnection from the authentic self.

 

Regardless of our backgrounds or life story's, it's important to understand that everyone faces challenges and struggles. However, it is crucial that we no longer attempt to face these difficulties alone.

 

The toll that difficult situations take on our physical, emotional, and mental well-being cannot be underestimated. Anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and other negative internal effects are just the beginning. These challenges also impact our relationships, whether personal, professional, or social, and can cause us to lose sight of our true selves.

 

Keeping it Real provides an open and accepting environment where everyone is treated with equality, respect, and love. It is a space where individuals are encouraged to embrace their authentic selves and take control of their personal well-being.

Men are far more likely than women to go missing, sleep rough, become dependent on alcohol and drugs as coping mech.

www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Three times as many men as women die by suicide.

 

Suicide is the largest cause of death for men under 50.

 

Men report lower levels of life satisfaction than women.

 Government’s national well-being survey

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