It's OK to Talk: A Practical Guide to Mental Health for Men

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I say all of this from a position of experience, because the best thing that I did for myself was to open up. Only when I shared my emotions, did I begin to feel the load lighten and in turn spied a light at the end of the tunnel. This poster isn't exhaustive. It doesn’t say everything that needs to be said. It's not an induction either, but perhaps it might become part of one. (We're working on a new induction process, something we've needed to do for ages. More on that another time.)

David’s brilliance at condensing such complexities into four seemingly innocuous words made me re-think the true nature of creativity. There's no right or wrong way to talk about mental health. But these tips can help make sure you’re approaching the conversation in a helpful way. Ask questions and listenThis is why the Movember Foundation focuses on men’s health: to bring attention (and funding) to the biggest crisis in men’s health. We encourage men to talk more with their friends, and find healthy ways to cope with difficult feelings and circumstances. If you can give yourself a satisfactory explanation, you probably do understand what’s going on. Pay attention

The movement is all about changing the conversation around mental health and raising awareness for suicide prevention. Beyond being a perfectly normal habit, private or self-directed speech (scientific terms for talking to yourself) can actually benefit you in a number of ways. It can help you find things If you’re grappling with difficult emotions, talking through them can help you explore them more carefully.Maybe you built your bed by yourself, even though the instructions clearly said it was a two-person job. Or perhaps you had to take on the extremely technical task of repairing your computer. This is most significant health issue we face and not taking action can lead you down a very dark path, with devastating results.

In some cases, you might actually know the answer, even if you don’t realize it. When you ask yourself “What might help here?” or “What does this mean?” try answering your own question (this can have particular benefit if you’re trying to grasp new material). With 67 per cent market share and no significant category competitor, it was fundamentally about changing attitudes towards communications. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. After months of intensive work, Adrian and Norman Strauss, an outstanding brand strategist, had triumphantly informed the team of senior BT executives that they weren’t really in the telephony business. So when you see the #itsokaytotalk photos popping up on your social networks, join the conversation.Some emotions and experiences are so deeply personal that you might not feel up to sharing them with anyone, even a trusted love one, until you’ve done a little work with them first. You might find you set yourself unreasonably high expectations and end up feeling anxious or like a failure if you can’t do everything perfectly – even if you’ve still achieved something really great. Remembering that you don’t have to be perfect to do a good job can make a big difference to your mental health at work.

But figures show a staggering 78% of suicides in the UK are by men. Suicide is also the leading cause of death for men my age. In England and Wales, 24% of all deaths of men aged 20 - 34 are suicides. Otherwise healthy men, are being cut down in their prime. Yet not enough people are talking about it.But it also had to be an idea big enough to house the vast array of BT’s products and services, as well as build as a campaign. Individual call stimulation successes wouldn’t be enough.