Seeing it in others ? Don't ignore it
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- be brave yourself and start a conversation
- let them know if you've noticed a change in their behaviour​
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- talk to them and listen without judgment
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- encourage friends, family and colleagues to talk to them
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- explain they are not alone, or weak, or less of a man
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- advise that taking action may be easier than they think
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- encourage them to exercise and eat well
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- tell them about #ManReBranded
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Feeling it yourself ? Don't hide it
- commit to talking - keeping it to yourself will only make it worse​
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- go out for a walk, get some fresh air
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- listen to some music - ( we have a #ManReBranded Spotify List )
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- write down how you are feeling and send it to yourself
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- write down 5 things you would like to change
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- STAND UP - and be proud of who you are
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- OPEN UP - talk to someone and tell them how you feel
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- MAN UP - be brave, take responsibility and don't be afraid to talk
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once you are aware - taking action may not be as hard as you think
Stress
a physical, mental or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension
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Stress is not the same as anxiety or depression, but being stressed for a long period of time can lead to anxiety and depression and it can affect cardiovascular health.
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Stress can be positive or detrimental. Some stress can be a good thing, but when it is regular and doesn't let up, health problems can occur.
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Depression
a mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
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While depression is associated with sadness and a feeling of hopelessness, in men it often comes out as irritability or anger or in unnecessary risk taking and extreme behaviours.
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Depression also affects how you feel, think and behave and if untreated can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
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Anxiety
a general term for nervousness, fear or worry that affects how we feel
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Anxiety is more than just feeling nervous or having sweaty palms. Anxiety can include feelings of fear and impending doom that can affect your ability to focus, work and rest.
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These disorders affect how we think, feel and behave and they manifest in both physical and mental symptoms.
constant worry about what could go wrong
don't ignore the warning signs