Lads, let’s be trustworthy.
Too many males are dropping their lives to suicide.
Each 40 seconds, someplace on the planet, a person takes his personal life.
Right here within the UK, 3 out of 4 suicides are males.
That’s our brothers. Our dads. Our teammates. Our mates.
And right here’s the factor — most of them weren’t on the lookout for consideration.
They have been carrying their struggles quietly. Retaining it to themselves. Attempting to “man up.”
However silence is harmful.
Why This Issues to Us
At MAN v FAT we all know what it appears like to hold additional weight – not simply bodily, however mentally too.
Generally life feels heavy. Generally you’re feeling caught.
That’s why having a group round you issues. We don’t play solo.
Spot When a Mate’s Struggling
It’s like seeing when a teammate’s off kind:
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He’s gone quiet.
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Lacking periods.
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Snapping greater than ordinary.
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Ingesting or consuming extra to manage.
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Saying issues like “What’s the purpose?”
That’s your cue to step up.
How You Can Assist
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Verify in: Ask, “How are you, actually?”
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Hear: You don’t have to repair it—simply hear him out.
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Stick round: Communicate.
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Encourage assist: GP, coach, mates, or helplines like Samaritans (116 123) or CALM (0800 58 58 58).
Your Problem
This World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re setting the entire MAN v FAT neighborhood a problem:
Verify in on one bloke this week.
Ship a textual content, give him a name, seize a espresso, ask him how he’s actually doing.
If you’ve performed it, react with a 
, 
or 
in your broadcast group to this put up.
It could possibly be an important cross you make this season.
The place to Get Assist
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Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7, free)
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CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight, for males)
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Thoughts – psychological well being recommendation & help
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NHS 111 – pressing assist
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999 – if somebody’s in quick hazard
Let’s do that collectively, lads. #MvFOneCheckIn
