Mutual MENtal
Men's Mental Health podcast for candid and relatable discussions on mental health from a different perspective, that is the peer perspective. Cultural stigma surrounding mental health is one of the main obstacles to people admitting that they are struggling and seeking help. It is particularly pronounced in men and often described as a “silent epidemic”. Men die by suicide 3 times more often than women. Even though our goal is to have men opening up, everyone is welcome to listen and learn a thing or two. So let’s end the silence, break the stigma and normalize mental health. Sensitive content for some people. Hosts are not therapists nor doctors. Everyone’s experience is different and valid. Find what works for you. If you or someone you know need immediate mental health support, in the US dial 988 or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), in Canada call 1-833-456-4566 (in Québec 1-866-277-3553) or go to your local hospital emergency room.
Mutual MENtal
5. The Surprise And Shock Of The Unexpected
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Pat & Hassan
In this episode, we do a quick check in - discussing Covid, managing employees, and how it feels to "perform" all the time. Then we continue the conversation we started in Episode 4. We talk about the people's reactions in our lives surrounding the death of Stephen "Twitch" Boss. Suicide takes on many different forms, there's not one look to it. We dive into different reactions, understanding, misconceptions. We also mention some resources for people who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, such as NAMI or 988.
