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Men's Support Chats in June!

LeylaLeyla Community Manager Posts: 215 Trailblazer
edited June 9 in Community Announcements
Ahead of Men’s Mental Health week next month, we’re excited to share that we’ve teamed up with the JD Foundation (the charity arm of JD Sports and the JD Group) to create spaces that feel relatable and supportive.

From podcast episodes where JD team members open up about their own mental health journeys, to street chats with young men across the UK, this partnership is all about getting people talking about something that really matters: our mental health.

Right now, nearly 6 in 10 young men say anxiety or depression are their biggest mental health challenges - but asking for help can still be one of the hardest steps to take. That’s why JD Foundation have partnered with us to offer a space where young men can feel supported, heard, and understood.

Starting Monday 9th June 8pm-9:30pm, we’re launching a brand-new Support Chat focused on Men’s Mental Health- the first of two new chats funded by the JD Foundation. We’ll be sharing more details soon about the second one launching in July.

Whether you're:
- feeling overwhelmed by uni, work, or relationships
- dealing with anxiety or stress
- or just here to support others
- you’re not alone, so please join our support spaces.

Also, feel free to start a thread, share your experience, or reply to someone who might need a little support. Sometimes, even just saying “I’ve been there too” can make a huge difference.

If you're new and do not have an account on Chatwee where the chats take place, you'll need to sign up for an account here which only takes a couple of minutes!

Here is our chat schedules as we run multiple a week on top of this one in partnership with the JD Foundation!
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  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,679 Supreme Poster
    edited May 22
    (TW here as this very briefly mentions suicide rates, no specifics. It’s in the first paragraph. My questions are below).

    These are fab - it’s so important to get people (but especially men) talking about things. Just look at the difference in suicide rates - they’re so much higher for men, so any space that encourages men to talk is brilliant.

    I’m a bit confused here mind you because it says general chat, but it sounds more like a support chat? If it more like a general support chat?

    Also, is it just for men, or are women allowed to come and help others? Assuming it would include people who identify as trans and non binary too.

    Asking this as I’d be more than happy to come along and help people <3
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • LeylaLeyla Community Manager Posts: 215 Trailblazer
    @independent_ Great questions! They are Support Chats, I shall clarify and amend that in the post, this is why I shouldn't make posts at the end of the day hehe. It is just for men/people who identify with masculinity so that people feel comfortable to talk about issues which may only or mainly impact men so they can be fully honest, but your offer to come and help is so very appreciated and lovely!
  • independent_independent_ Community Connector Posts: 9,679 Supreme Poster
    @Leyla haha, can relate to that, my brain doesn’t work at the end of the day either :joy:

    Fair enough, I thought this might be the case. Hopefully it’s well used and it helps men to talk - that’s so important.
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • TheMixTheMix Posts: 3,223 Boards Guru
    Hey all, Owen here. Looking forward to this new Men's Mental Health chat Monday evening which i will have the pleasure of running. Hope to see some of you there!
  • RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 4,333 Community Veteran
    TheMix wrote: »
    Hey all, Owen here. Looking forward to this new Men's Mental Health chat Monday evening which i will have the pleasure of running. Hope to see some of you there!

    It's definitely a good idea mate
  • sinead276sinead276 Posts: 2,006 Boards Champion
    what an amazing idea given the issue of men's mental health and the stigma around it.

    fingers crossed men/male-identifying people feel comfortable enough to come to these chats and talk about their problems and worries, as it is so important to do so.

    sending hugs to everyone :3
  • LeylaLeyla Community Manager Posts: 215 Trailblazer
    Hey all! A reminder that the first one of these will be on tonight between 8.00pm-9.30pm, so if you identify as male then we'd love to see you there
  • RedemptionRedemption Community Connector Posts: 4,333 Community Veteran
    edited June 9
    Leyla wrote: »
    Hey all! A reminder that the first one of these will be on tonight between 8.00pm-9.30pm, so if you identify as male then we'd love to see you there

    Ill definately be coming, looking forward to it. It's definitely needed. Thanks for doing it.
  • TheMixTheMix Posts: 3,223 Boards Guru
    Thank you to those who attended the first Men's mental health chat last night. It was great to see you there, looking forward to next week!
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