Men's Mental Health

This powerful session looks at mental health through a male lens - focussing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion. The rate of male suicide is alarmingly high: 3 out of 4 suicides in the UK are by men.
This session considers how we can work towards a world where men take action to be mentally well, and are supported by those around them; and where men and boys are comfortable having conversations about the big things in life. This session is aimed at men - and at anyone who has men and boys that they care about, and live or work with.

By attending this presentation delegates should be able to:

• Identify the early signs of mental ill health in men and boys (and themselves).
• Understand how to start a conversation about mental health
• Support men and boys to access appropriate help and support
• Understand the importance of helping men and boys to stay mentally healthy, build strong connections and take action early when times are tough
• Be a part of the conversation on men's mental health

SPEAKERS:

Steve Heath - Director & Co-founder, Mental Health in Business, Speaker, Wellbeing Coach & Breathwork Teacher

Steve is one of the co-founders of MHIB and his vision is to lead a global shift in mental health in the workplace. He is passionate about helping leaders, managers and organisations to lead the way with mental health & wellbeing in the workplace.

Steve has 10+ years of business ownership experience, having established, run, and sold a successful media production business. His focus is now on mental health in the workplace and in business. He has considerable experience working, volunteering and advising in this area as well as his own lived experience of poor mental health. He is an accredited mental health first aid trainer, wellbeing coach and committed teacher of breathing exercises that alleviate anxiety and depression.

Claire Russell - Claire has over 20 years of business ownership and corporate leadership experience, having established, run, sold and managed several businesses in the financial services sector. She is a professional speaker and has presented on a wide range of topics from business leadership and strategy to more personal inspirational and motivational talks drawing on her own life experience.

Claire's focus is now on mental health in the workplace and in business. She has considerable experience working, volunteering and advising in this area as well as her own very personal experience. She is an accredited mental health first aid trainer, TedX speaker and a committed listening volunteer with the Samaritans. Very few have the combined experience that Claire has - which she is determined to use to effect real change.