Balls2talk

27/06/2025

Guys, It Takes Balls to Talk

1 in 5 men won’t reach 45.
75% of UK su***des are men.
The biggest killer of men under 50 isn’t cancer or heart disease—it’s silence.

We’ve been sold a lie that "manning up" means suffering in silence. But real strength? Real strength is talking.

"How’s work?"
"You good, mate?"
*"Need a beer and a vent?"

These conversations save lives. Because su***de isn’t about wanting to die—it’s about wanting the pain to stop. And that pain can be eased by talking, listening, and reaching out.

Guys, we need to do two things:
Talk – Even when it’s awkward. Even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
Listen – No fixes, no jokes, no "cheer up, mate." Just, "I’m here. “

If your mate’s acting off, ask twice how he is.
Give him a follow-up (maybe a catch-up beer in a month)
If you’re struggling, text a brother, With “###xx, things are a bit s**t can we grab some time tp talk?”
If you need help, GET IT. (No shame. None.)

Having the Balls2Talk isn’t about weakness—it’s about rewriting the rules.

Talk. Listen. Save a life.

Need help or tools? [www.balls2talk.com
Crisis line: If you've done something stupid, call 999, if you are worried, call 111, if you need to talk, call the Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7)

Drop a note in the comments if you’ve ever had a chat that mattered.
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Psychotherapist and male mental health advocate

19/12/2022

Coming to Marlow in 2023 MenSnap Group Phototherapy

Using the camera to discuss everyday issues being faced by Men in 2020s

Welcome to our Mensnap group. We are a photography-based mental wellness support group for men. Our friendly group meets every two weeks and discusses emotions, feelings, and mental health concerns. 

26/09/2022

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/collections/202208/why-are-men-silent-in-relationships

A great article looking at the reasons why men are Silent in Relationships.

Speaking your language

20/06/2022

A skill we are never taught and for blokes can be hard, is active listening. I firmly believe it's all about tripping taps. We are inbuilt to respond with a solution but for people and feelings sometimes (mostly) it's about listening.

https://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/ActiveListening.htm?utm_source=cons_nl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=02July19&utm_content=article1

17/06/2022

I was first drawn to working with men because the stats were so scary. As I was seeing this I was growing in understand that help and also if it always suited us.

Key Findings:
- 77% of men polled have suffered with common mental health symptoms like anxiety, stress or depression
- 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health
- 29% of those who haven't done so say they are "too embarrassed" to speak about it, while 20% say there is a "negative stigma" on the issue
- The biggest cause of mental health issues in men’s lives are work (32%), their finances (31%) and their health (23%)
40% of men polled said it would take thoughts of su***de or self-harm to compel them to seek professional help
Source https://www.priorygroup.com/blog/40-of-men-wont-talk-to-anyone-about-their-mental-health

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20/08/2020

A reminder that Balls2Talk is now integrated into wellmindcoach
https://www.facebook.com/thewellmindcoach

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08/06/2020

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/time-to-talk/i-withdrew-from-my-friends-switched-off-my-phone-shut-out-the-world/ar-BB151vUA?ocid=spartandhp

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Great article, honest and brave balls2talk

I have never been brave enough to publish something I have written online before, though have always admired those who are. It is scary because, a) people that you know will see it, and b) you are basically claiming that your ramblings and musings are important enough to be transmitted via a public....

07/06/2020

Reminder, Balls2talk has moved to https://www.facebook.com/thewellmindcoach/

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05/06/2020

How do you know if your partner is depressed?

Depression is so common and is a challenge to recognise as we can regularly put it down to so many other things.

Pay attention, if something feels abnormal taking the first step can be life changing for you or your loved one.

Are you worried that your partner may be depressed? Take this short quiz to see if they maybe experiencing symptoms common among people with depression. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6aLj7g0iaHU3TfXo9D_nWOIkQmJcZHm5DXP31_rxWY_utxw/viewform

03/06/2020

https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-anxiety-tips

It's only human to feel anxiety amid a global crisis. In light of mental health awareness week here in the UK, we've shared five tips and some advice to help you calm your mind and feel better during the pandemic.