The document discusses men's mental health and issues like stress and suicide. It notes that over 15 million sick days in the UK each year are due to mental health issues and lists common stressors like work, family, health and money. Signs of stress are discussed, as are the most common causes of male death over the last 100 years and global suicide rates. Ways to help oneself and look out for others are suggested, like talking, self-care, exercise and making small positive changes.

1. Let’s Talk about Men’s Mental Health
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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?

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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?

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The
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Difference

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.

45. 911
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

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

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