Men's Health Week: Day 3 - Recognising the Signs

Men's Health Week continues! Today we are considering how to identify mental health challenges in men. 

This can broadly fall under the following categories: Behaviour, Emotional Changes, and Physical Symptoms

Behaviour: Have you noticed any changes lately, within yourself or with your male friends? This could include: 

Withdrawing from social activities
Neglecting personal hygiene
Loss of interest in hobbies

Emotional Changes:  Have you began to feel any of the following for a longer than usual time?

Sadness
Loss of self esteem
Irritation
Feeling hopeless
Being impatient

Physical Symptoms: Have you encountered any of the following lately - Fatigue, headaches, digestive issues and insomnia?

If you identify any of these issues, whether purely physical or in a combination of the above (as is so often the case), then it's time to start taking some steps towards feeling better. 

Talk to a friend or trusted family member

Contact a GP, or call 111 option 2 in an emergency

Access Talking Therapies - www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/talking-therapies

or

Charities, helplines and communities, for example: SHOUT

...and remember you can always look at the courses we offer at the Recovery College! 


Tomorrow we will be looking at the TOOLKIT you can use to ensure your physical and mental health stays on point. 

We hope you're enjoying our recommendations and tips! 

#MensHealthWeek #RecoveryCollegeBC

The RC Team

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