A Ryde-based organisation that aims to provide peer-led support to men with mental health issues is set to hold its first-ever social meeting.
On the 5th of September, Men Only will be holding its first ever Men Only Walk & Talk meeting.
Men Only have a mission to support men, whether they need some advice or just the space to talk. The group intends to create a peer group to help men prevent mental health problems proactively rather than reactively.
The organisation is inviting Island men to join it for the first Sunday afternoon session. Walking buddies will be available on the walk to ensure a non-judgmental environment is created and the opportunity to share and offload is created.
A spokesperson said:
“We know how much easier it is for some men to open up when they are out and about. Peer-led guidance will allow them to hear how other men in similar situations have worked their way through the darkness.
“We are confident that making the opportunity to share, either by talking, listening, or simply by experiencing their value, will allow them to be themselves, share experiences and emotions without judgment and learn that it is ok not to be ok and it’s ok to feel emotional.
Men only aim to provide all men with the opportunity to make new friends. We will strive to end the social stigma of mental health and the loneliness many men experience.”
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If you have any questions or require more information on how you can help, please write to Karl Hart – [email protected] or view the website at https://menonlyiow.co.uk.
You can also head the organisation’s Facebook page Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/menonlyiow.
Good idea,the only help out there to my knowledge for men only mental health is “men in sheds” definitely not my cup of tea! Loads of support out there for young adults and women, nothing for the blokes, I might give it a go…..well done chaps. To be honest,woman just get on my f’n t*ts at the moment. (No offense). X
Good for you geezer….x