Alex Holmes is a mental health counsellor who specialises in the mental health of men and adolescent boys. In this session Alex, together with the host, Lucas Whitehead from Andy’s Man Club, unpicks the common myths about men’s mental health, the limitations when it comes to therapy and what things men can do to improve their wellbeing, reduce stress and live a full life of connection.
Steve Watts, founder of GamFam, looks at what gambling is and where gambling harms start. He explores the links between online gaming and gambling, especially now everyone has access to a 'casino in our pocket'. Steve offers some practical advice and resources so that you feel more confident to offer support to anyone affected by gambling. Steve also signposts to specialised support and services.
Most of us can relate to this: we get into bed at night to scroll through our phones and see what is happening on social media and the internet. We may think this routine helps us unwind, connects with others, distracts us, helps us catch up on the news or lets us see what the people we follow are up to. Little do we realise that this self-destructive night time activity, called doomscrolling, can become a compulsive habit that affects our health. If you’re guilty of doomscrolling, this session will help you get this habit under control.
In this session, Dr Ben Davis, covers sexual health, like STIs and HIV, but also focuses on sexual pleasure - erections, desire for sex, timing of orgasm, worries about sex, porn addiction and more.
Men's health specialist, Dr Anand Patel, discusses why there's such a difference in life expectancy between men and women, what factors affect men's health and what we can practically do to live longer lives in good health.
Using drink and drugs to cope with life could happen to any of us. We’re only human. Hear from someone who’s been through it and discovered that work and recovery can go hand in hand. The session also covers revisions to the rail industry standard for testing safety critical workers for drugs and alcohol.