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Men's Support Chats in June!

Leyla

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_

(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

Leyla

@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_

@Leyla haha, can relate to that, my brain doesn’t work at the end of the day either

Fair enough, I thought this might be the case. Hopefully it’s well used and it helps men to talk - that’s so important.

TheMix

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!

Redemption

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

sinead276

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

Leyla

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

Redemption

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.

TheMix

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!

TheMix

Hey, don't forget, we will be running another Men's Mental Health session this Monday evening!

Owen

Hi all, just another quick reminder - we'll be running a Men's Mental Health Chat 8pm this evening. Hope to see you there!

Amy22

I think this a fantastic idea for those who identify as male, masculine or are men because often there is a lot of support out there sadly and there should be. There's often a stigma where men feel like they cannot talk about their worries or mental health, the stereotype of being "macho and strong" is often quite toxic because it is totally okay to not be strong. The bravest thing anyone can do is simply ask for help. I'm glad you started this, while I'm not really a male or masculine identifying (unsure), I totally back and support this group chat.

Owen

Hello! Our Men's Mental Health Chat will be open this evening 8pm as usual.

Katie

Hey all - our last Men's Mental Health Chat will be Monday 30th June. We've really enjoyed running these sessions and we hope those who have come along have found them useful too!

So for any young men here who want to check out a supportive space specifically designed for men - next Monday is your chance!

Katie

Hey folks - we've just announced our second chat with the JD Foundation!

We'll be running Support Chats every Monday in July 8pm-9:30pm where you can chat about all things work, retail, fashion, sport and more - no topics are off limits and it's open to everyone!

Check out our post about it here!