Whether feeling stressed at work or at home, negative emotions can sometimes get the best of our mental health. There is a perception that men are more likely not to communicate about these mental health issues, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t experiencing them. In fact, a recent study has found that nearly half of British men are more stressed now than they have been in the past five years[1]. Mindfulness can help us learn to combat these emotions. Studies have shown that using Headspace can reduce stress, improve focus and increase happiness. A published study has shown that 10 days of Headspace resulted in a 16% increase in happiness.…
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F&F #MarkYourMan campaign and CALM Charity Tee encourages men to support each other this World Cup
At the time of this World Cup, F&F has partnered with award-winning charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to promote male mental health, supporting men to open up and look out for each other. The F&F CALM #MarkYourMan campaign will encourage men to support each other through good days and bad, as they would support their football team at the time of this year’s World Cup.
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WILL YOUNG ANNOUNCED AS MINDFUL LIVING SHOW HEADLINE SPEAKER
The Mindful Living Show, the UK’s leading event exploring the growing interest in mindfulness, announces Will Young as Keynote speaker.
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Interview – Paul McGregor
As part of #mentalhealthawarenessweek Mens Fashion Magazine founder and Mental Health public speaker Paul McGregor chats to Calm Man about all things Mental Health and the importance of connecting with the modern man.
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PROFESSOR GREEN OPENS UP ABOUT WHAT DEFINES MASCULINITY, SAYING “MY FAMILY WAS FRACTURED, AND I HAD A DISTINCT LACK OF MALE ROLE MODELS.”
Stephen Manderson, known by his stage name of Professor Green, sheds light on what his childhood was like in first column for new men’s media brand The Book Of Man. Manderson hopes that, by sharing his story, he will be able to help other men who are suffering from issues such as depression and anxiety.
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Calm Man To Sponsor Award At MH Blog Awards
On Saturday 28th July 2018 Mike’s Open Journal will be hosting the first ever Mental Health Blog Awards. Calm Man will be proudly sponsoring the Podcaster Of The Year Award.
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Calm Spaces
Daily and Sunday Telegraph writer and editor Andrew Baker tells us how we can find calm in solitary spaces.
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Guest Post; Don’t Let The Fear Of Striking Out Stop You From Playing The Game
Charlotte Underwood is a 22-year old mental health advocate and author from Norfolk. After her father committed suicide, Charlotte resolved to try and help men by raising awareness of mental health issues faced by men, as well as ending the stigma surrounding them.
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Guest Post – Chris Winson
Chris Winson lives with depression. He shares with Calm Man some invaluable and insightful mindfulness techniques for those who suffer too.
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Video; Creating New Neural Pathways
Mindfulness is the first step, but how do we create new neural pathways to cultivate change. Huw Griffiths explains in this video.