<description>&lt;p&gt;Men's mental health support is available in Warrington because it's needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Around 1 in 8 men experience a common mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. Yet they're often less likely to seek support for mental health concerns compared to women.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, highlighting the urgent need for open conversations and accessible support. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Warrington there are several support groups and ways to seek help.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We speak to mental health advocate, Lee Payton about his journey, Andy's Man Club and what support is available in our town.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This episode contains talk about suicide ideation.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links from this episode&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Andy's Man Club - &lt;a href="facebook.com/amcwarrington/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;facebook.com/amcwarrington&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warrington Wolves Offload - &lt;a href="warringtonwolvesfoundation.com/offload" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;warringtonwolvesfoundation.com/offload&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TalkHub - &lt;a href="instagram.com/talkhub_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;instagram.com/talkhub_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More Than Men - &lt;a href="warrington.gov.uk/happy-ok-sad/hos-directory/more-men" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;warrington.gov.uk/happy-ok-sad/hos-directory/more-men&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What's On Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Warrington Crime Festival - &lt;a href="ticketsource.com/warringtoncrimefestival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;ticketsource.com/warringtoncrimefestival&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Al Murray – All You Need Is Guv - &lt;a href="culturewarrington.org/whats-on/al-murray-all-you-need-is-guv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;culturewarrington.org/whats-on/al-murray-all-you-need-is-guv&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Super Sonic Sound of Oasis - &lt;a href="skiddle.com/whats-on/Warrington/Empire-Warrington/Super-Sonic-Sound-of-Oasis/42082611" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;skiddle.com/whats-on/Warrington/Empire-Warrington/Super-Sonic-Sound-of-Oasis/42082611&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bingo That’s Bonkers - &lt;a href="waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/bingo-thats-bonkers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/bingo-thats-bonkers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders - &lt;a href="bwplayers.co.uk/agatha-crusty-and-the-village-hall-murders" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;bwplayers.co.uk/agatha-crusty-and-the-village-hall-murders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at &lt;a href="https://warringtonscoop.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;warringtonscoop.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For information on advertising opportunities please contact &lt;a href="mailto:hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;hi@warringtonscoop.co.uk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from &lt;a href="https://vibrantsoundmedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Vibrant Sound Media&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Warrington Scoop

Warrington Scoop

Helping Warrington men with their mental health

APR 2, 202627 MIN
Warrington Scoop

Helping Warrington men with their mental health

APR 2, 202627 MIN

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Men's mental health support is available in Warrington because it's needed.Around 1 in 8 men experience a common mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. Yet they're often less likely to seek support for mental health concerns compared to women.In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, highlighting the urgent need for open conversations and accessible support. In Warrington there are several support groups and ways to seek help.We speak to mental health advocate, Lee Payton about his journey, Andy's Man Club and what support is available in our town.This episode contains talk about suicide ideation.Links from this episodeAndy's Man Club - facebook.com/amcwarringtonWarrington Wolves Offload - warringtonwolvesfoundation.com/offloadTalkHub - instagram.com/talkhub_More Than Men - warrington.gov.uk/happy-ok-sad/hos-directory/more-menWhat's On GuideWarrington Crime Festival - ticketsource.com/warringtoncrimefestivalAl Murray – All You Need Is Guv - culturewarrington.org/whats-on/al-murray-all-you-need-is-guvSuper Sonic Sound of Oasis - skiddle.com/whats-on/Warrington/Empire-Warrington/Super-Sonic-Sound-of-Oasis/42082611Bingo That’s Bonkers - waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/bingo-thats-bonkersAgatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders - bwplayers.co.uk/agatha-crusty-and-the-village-hall-murdersSign up to hear about events in Warrington straight to your inbox twice a week at warringtonscoop.co.ukFor information on advertising opportunities please contact [email protected] Warrington Scoop podcast is produced by Charles Commins from Vibrant Sound Media