Man Up & Talk - Edinburgh

05/06/2017

**For those coming tonight**

Murrayfield is locked down for Robbie Williams on Friday so Murrayfield Wanderers is accessed via the Murrayfield Ice Rink Overflow Car park.

Due to roadworks access is available as shown in the picture.

Once parked, it's a 2 minute walk passed the back pitches.

See you tonight.

20/02/2017

It's time for guys to start talking. Whether it's pro rugby, club rugby or watches rugby, guys need to break the stigma and talk about mental health in the same format as discussing physical health.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/89619870/Is-the-black-dog-the-elephant-in-the-room-for-rugby-union-and-rugby-league

OPINION: Issue of depression among professional sportspeople needs to be talked about.

17/02/2017

A really good insight into the black dog named depression.

https://youtu.be/XiCrniLQGYc

At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals an...

06/02/2017

It's a nightmare to get in. From the Ice rink car park, drive round the back of ice rink building and park near the floodlights for rugby pitch. Then walk through gate, passed friendly security guard and up alongside stadium and in front door for wanderers.

06/02/2017

Access to Murrayfield Wanderers is via the Ice Rink car park as per the below map. Saughton hall Avenue. The meeting is in the wanderers committee room. Thanks.

26/01/2017

A good read from someone who has experienced mental health issues first and second hand.

It's so important to talk but just as important to support and listen.

As he describes his personal experience for the first time, David Walsh urges more honest talking about mental illness

25/01/2017

Headspace is a great app to help with anxiety and depression. There's a free trial which helps to compartmentalise thoughts and helps you to relax.

There's also some good information on the page, take a look.

It’s still January. Go ahead and take a mulligan.

03/11/2016

Good wee article that I read and one we can all relate to. Might be worth sharing with a few well chosen mates too

http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/33533/1/how-to-be-a-good-friend-to-someone-with-depression

Tips on what to do and what not to do when someone you care about is struggling

02/11/2016

http://www.eskapee.com/issues/i-wanted-to-die/

I was a child when my aunt said to me, “I never get depressed. Whenever I wake up in a bad mood I just decide to be in a good mood.” While on the surface it sounds like a beautiful prescription for living, that is likely when the stigma surrounding depression first took hold in my subconscious. Depr...

10/10/2016

It's World Mental Health Day today.

Remember:

1. You are not alone. 1 in 4 suffer a mental health issue at some point in their life.

2. Talking to people helps. Talking is the new manning up.

3. There is support available if you need it.

06/10/2016

A great article that was referenced and discussed at our most recent meeting. There's some great coping strategies in here that might work for some.

http://www.scotsman.com/giving-back/charities/20-things-that-helped-me-beat-depression-josh-quigley-1-4185850

After surviving a su***de attempt in May 2015, Josh Quigley is cycling around the world, searching for the meaning of life on his own personal journey to happiness. You can follow his progress on his Tartan Explorer website.