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- 1. Let’s Talk about Men’s Mental Health Twitter: @Kevin_a_Harris LinkedIn: KevinAHarris01
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- 3. Agile Testing Days 2018
- 4. In the UK more than 50% of all work related sick days are for mental health issues. That’s over 15 million days a year. http://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/overall/hssh1718.pdf
- 5. Things that can make you stressed… Work • Long hours • Lack of autonomy • Poor management • Unclear expectations • Job insecurity • Discrimination / Harassment Life • Health • Kids • Relationships • Family • Money • Moving house and many others…
- 6. So, what happened to me last year?
- 19. The term lumbosacral transitional vertebra (Bertolotti's syndrome) refers to a total or partial unilateral or bilateral fusion of the transverse process of the lowest lumbar vertebra to the sacrum.
- 24. What more could possibly go wrong?
- 31. 10 Signs that you may be stressed. • You find it hard to ‘switch off’ • You find it harder to manage your emotions • You find yourself less motivated to do anything • You find that you’re sick more often • You find that you’re less sociable • Your sleep patterns have changed • You don’t actually want to go into work • You’re drinking more • You find it harder to concentrate • You don’t look after yourself
- 32. 10 Signs that you may be stressed. • You find it hard to ‘switch off’ • You find it harder to manage your emotions • You find yourself less motivated to do anything • You find that you’re sick more often • You find that you’re less sociable • Your sleep patterns have changed • You don’t actually want to go into work • You’re drinking more • You find it harder to concentrate • You don’t look after yourself
- 34. Most Common Cause of Male Death (UK) last 100 years
- 35. Most Common Cause of Male Death (UK) last 100 years
- 36. Most Common Cause of Male Death (UK) last 100 years
- 37. Most Common Cause of Male Death (UK) last 100 years
- 38. Most Common Cause of Male Death (UK) last 100 years
- 39. Most Common Cause of Male Death (UK) last 100 years
- 40. Most Common Cause of Male Death (UK) last 100 years
- 42. Suicide Rates Around the World Estimated rate of suicide per 100,000 population (in 2016)
- 43. Samaritans Research : Men and Suicide: Why it’s a social issue Reveals that: • men compare themselves against a ‘gold standard’ which prizes power, control and invincibility; • men in mid-life are now part of the ‘buffer’ generation, not sure whether to be like their older, more traditional, strong, silent, austere fathers or like their younger, more progressive, individualistic sons; • with the decline of traditional male industries, these men have lost not only their jobs but also a source of masculine pride and identity; • men in mid-life remain overwhelmingly dependent on a female partner for emotional support.
- 52. 9 ways to help yourself • Talk to someone • Look at what you’re eating (and drinking!) (and smoking!) • Look at your sleeping habits • Get some exercise • Take some ‘you-time’ • Get some fresh air and some sunshine • Make small changes • Try CBT / yoga / meditation / healing sessions • Talk to someone
- 53. Look out for friends, family, colleagues • Look for the signs • Be ready to listen Look out for yourself • Recognise your personal signs • Find what works for you • Don’t be afraid to talk
- 54. @Kevin_a_Harris
Editor's Notes
- “Feeling safe to be uncomfortable”
- When was this!!!!
- Diazepam
- Diazepam
- 16 health professionals in 6 weeks.
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/articles/causesofdeathover100years/2017-09-18
- Infections: Tuberculosis, Broncopneumonia
- Penicillin
- Heart conditions: Myocardial infarction, heart disease
- Both seat belts being made compulsory and the breathalyser test came in in 1983.
- Oh – and one more thing…