We have now moved the venue for our regular meetings in Eastbourne.
The Mankind team now meet face to face every Wednesday from 6.00-8.30pm at Eastbourne Campus. East Sussex College Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne BN21 2UF
Welcome to this very first episode of the It’s Not Weak to Speak Podcast. We’re so pleased to have launched our new podcast episode about the trials and tribulations of men’s mental health.
This podcast brings insights and inspiration about the highs, the lows, the breakthroughs and the profoundly touching turnaround stories of men’s journeys traversing the harsh and uncharted terrain of men’s mental health.
In this first episode we interview the co-founder of men’s mental health support group Paul Roskilly (a.k.a. Rosko) from ManKind CIC.
(Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
If this episode has touched you or inspired you to take any steps forward in your own journey of mental health my wishing to join a support group then do get in touch.
Alternatively if you know of anyone that you feel would benefit from listening to or subscribing to this podcast then please do pass this on to them.
…And remember… “It’s not weak to speak”.
This week is Men’s Health Week and one component that is so crucial to
all aspects of our health is our mental health. All of us at ManKind are
incredibly passionate about helping men through the tough storms of
mental health challenges and we’re so pleased to announce we’ve launched
our own podcast.
Find out more at https://mankindcic.co.uk/podcast-and-newsletter/
Claire from The Old Bank Wellbeing Trust Eastbourne was guest on BBC news for the South East.
She was kind enough to give ManKind a mention which we really appreciate!
Weʼre raising £2,000 to help ManKind, the support group for men, fund counselling.
Mankind holds weekly support group meetings in Eastbourne and Heathfield. The groups provide safe spaces for men to talk about their feelings. Mankind also aims to remove the stigma attached to poor mental health. Read More
We’re calling for the stigma around mental health to be challenged and dismantled. While men are equally as likely to suffer from depression as women, they’re significantly less likely to seek help. This translates to a high rate of suicide among men. Tackling the taboo around men’s mental health is one of the ways we can all help to save lives.
Worryingly, recent statistics highlight the fact that men in the UK are facing increased levels of depression and seasonal affective disorder, which, when left untreated, can progress to thoughts of self-harm and suicide. The latest report on suicide rates in England and Wales from the Office for National Statistics found that in 2021, three-quarters of suicides were committed by men, resulting in 4,129 male deaths out of a total of 5,583. Read More
Josh joined us at a Mankind meeting last night.
It was fantastic to see him there and his support was greatly appreciated.
From the 20th of April 2023 Mankind will hold weekly meetings in Heathfield every Thursday night, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
The address is:
The Community Hub at the Union Church
High Street
Heathfield
TN21 8LB
Mankind Cold Club also regularly swim on every Tuesdays and Fridays @ 7.30am on the beach in front of the Beach Deck, Eastbourne BN22 7AE and Sundays @ 9am at Pevensey Bay by the Sea Road car park BN24 6EH
