<p>Why are 12 million men in the UK suffering in complete silence?</p><br><p>Men and boys are told to "man up," but suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50. To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, we’re joined by therapist to Lewis Capaldi and Sunday Times Bestselling author Owen O’Kane, and broadcaster and mental health campaigner Matt Johnson.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Together they discuss the most common symptoms of anxiety and depression that men, their colleagues, family and friends can look out for - and share simple tools for addressing the men’s mental health crisis.</p><br><p>Follow Well Enough on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellenough" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Follow Emilie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilielaviniauk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/well-enough-newsletter-emilie-lavinia-b2818570.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Timecodes:</p><p>00:00 This is What Good Therapy is About&nbsp;</p><p>00:30 Defining Depression &amp; Anxiety&nbsp;</p><p>01:15 Matt Johnson: My Experience with Severe Depression</p><p>02:20 The Hidden Symptom of Men's Depression</p><p>03:38 When To Seek Help for Depression</p><p>04:26 The Exhaustion of "Faking It" (Matt's Story)</p><p>05:27 A Therapy Technique: How to Relate to Your Depression</p><p>06:42 My Suicide Attempt: Learning Self-Compassion</p><p>08:12 The "Grim" State of UK Men's Mental Health Services</p><p>09:59 Has 'Diagnosis Culture' Become a Problem?</p><p>11:00 The 3 Parts of You: How To Rescue Your Inner Child</p><p>13:32 Why Men Struggle with Therapy (Wanting a Quick Fix)</p><p>15:30 The Problem with "Alpha Culture" and Self-Optimization</p><p>17:37 Toxic Masculinity: A Therapist's Personal Story</p><p>21:38 Men ARE Ready to Talk (But We Have a Problem with Teens)</p><p>23:13 Breaking Free from "What a Man Should Be"</p><p>29:22 "I Don't Want to Do The Feeling Stuff" - Why Men Fear Therapy</p><p>39:12 Free Tools to Use When You Can't Afford Therapy</p><p>44:43 The Practical Power of Hope (Even in Palliative Care)</p><p>50:47 The Dangers of the "Big Wellness" Industry</p><br><p>Resources if you’re in need:</p><p><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/suicidal-thoughts-and-suicide-prevention/useful-contacts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind Charity | Useful contacts – suicidal thoughts</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Campaign Against Living Miserably</a></p><p><a href="https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Contact a Samaritan</a>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Well Enough

The Independent

Men’s Mental Health: Is There a Way Out of The Crisis? | Owen O’Kane and Matt Johnson

NOV 7, 202557 MIN
Well Enough

Men’s Mental Health: Is There a Way Out of The Crisis? | Owen O’Kane and Matt Johnson

NOV 7, 202557 MIN

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<p>Why are 12 million men in the UK suffering in complete silence?</p><br><p>Men and boys are told to "man up," but suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50. To mark Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, we’re joined by therapist to Lewis Capaldi and Sunday Times Bestselling author Owen O’Kane, and broadcaster and mental health campaigner Matt Johnson.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Together they discuss the most common symptoms of anxiety and depression that men, their colleagues, family and friends can look out for - and share simple tools for addressing the men’s mental health crisis.</p><br><p>Follow Well Enough on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellenough" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Follow Emilie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilielaviniauk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/well-enough-newsletter-emilie-lavinia-b2818570.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Timecodes:</p><p>00:00 This is What Good Therapy is About&nbsp;</p><p>00:30 Defining Depression &amp; Anxiety&nbsp;</p><p>01:15 Matt Johnson: My Experience with Severe Depression</p><p>02:20 The Hidden Symptom of Men's Depression</p><p>03:38 When To Seek Help for Depression</p><p>04:26 The Exhaustion of "Faking It" (Matt's Story)</p><p>05:27 A Therapy Technique: How to Relate to Your Depression</p><p>06:42 My Suicide Attempt: Learning Self-Compassion</p><p>08:12 The "Grim" State of UK Men's Mental Health Services</p><p>09:59 Has 'Diagnosis Culture' Become a Problem?</p><p>11:00 The 3 Parts of You: How To Rescue Your Inner Child</p><p>13:32 Why Men Struggle with Therapy (Wanting a Quick Fix)</p><p>15:30 The Problem with "Alpha Culture" and Self-Optimization</p><p>17:37 Toxic Masculinity: A Therapist's Personal Story</p><p>21:38 Men ARE Ready to Talk (But We Have a Problem with Teens)</p><p>23:13 Breaking Free from "What a Man Should Be"</p><p>29:22 "I Don't Want to Do The Feeling Stuff" - Why Men Fear Therapy</p><p>39:12 Free Tools to Use When You Can't Afford Therapy</p><p>44:43 The Practical Power of Hope (Even in Palliative Care)</p><p>50:47 The Dangers of the "Big Wellness" Industry</p><br><p>Resources if you’re in need:</p><p><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/suicidal-thoughts-and-suicide-prevention/useful-contacts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind Charity | Useful contacts – suicidal thoughts</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Campaign Against Living Miserably</a></p><p><a href="https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Contact a Samaritan</a>&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>