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Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

amber22Senior Contributor

Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Calling all men and loved ones of men! On Tuesday 28th November, we’d like to invite you to join us for a conversation about men’s mental health, with SANE Peer Mentor.

 

The event start times across Australia are below:

WA: 2:30pm
NT: 4:00pm

SA: 5:00pm

QLD: 4:30pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 5:30pm

Want to receive a reminder on the night? Hit the 'Support' button below and we will tag you 30 minutes before the event starts.

New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.

Hope to see you there in the chat on the night!

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TideisTurningSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

It can take several good experiences to counter one bad experience @Shaz51. The tricky thing is trying again after the bad one!

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Bon_courageSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

@Shaz51 Thanks for posting. Sometimes help can come in different forms. Certain types of clinical settings can really push men away. Tick a box exercises and a certain type of language really can have the opposite effect. But then again joining a group of people with similar interests can have the unintended effect of allowing some difficult conversations to flow.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Yes @Oaktree

My husband reacts on my emotions and how I am feeling which makes it hard @Bon_courage

He talks to me more and tells me things all the time

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OaktreeSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

@chibam

Thanks for sharing with me your feelings. I think hubby feels that way too! If anything happened to me I think he would come with me. We really can’t live without the other one! I fear what will happen to me should something happen to him.

It worries me that hubby is not open about his feelings. He says everything is fine right now and I believe him but what if he struggles again. Our mental health’s seem to be linked. When I go down so does he. At least I now know that. Hopefully I can get him support next time.

Meggle

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Bon_courageSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

@chibam valid point in my view too. Language can have impact and being mindful of its use and not sensationalise is certainly a responsibility shared by all.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Very true @Oaktree

If I have a bad day my husband goes way down hard

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chibamSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

@Oaktree You two sound very lucky, that your in this together. I can't imagine how mental health can ever be possible in an environment of loneliness; so, despite all your other woes, you two have got a huge advantage in that you've got one another. 🙂

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amber22Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

Time for the next question of the night...

How might men be able to navigate the ever changing face of support?

@Bon_courage

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

We are always together @amber22 , @Bon_courage , work , rest and play

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Bon_courageSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday// MEN-tal Health // Tuesday 28th November 2023 5:30-7PM AEDT

@Shaz51 Thanks. I really like that you mention play too. So important to allow ourselves moments of joy too.

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