it is briiliiant. And anything like this that starts from scratch and works up. I hope this subject gets more air time. If the 2nd biggest cause of death for men under 45 is suicide, that should be national news headlines, not a corner of TH-cam. However, great Oaks from small acorns do grow. I deeply admire the grass roots of something like this. They get up early at the weekend to present the case. That is very admirable.
Fabulous words in this video. I was down and found that Andy's has helped me. Just by coming through the doors and sharing my feelings with other men going through their own s%#t. I've began to feel much better and I'm now a facilitator at the Humber bridge group Thanks Andy's it's my pleasure to be able to give a bit back. C'mon guys. Were hear to chat too #ITSOKTOTALK .
First, God bless Andy.... I never thought I would be where I am, but I am. Sorry to say, but the official NHS options are more destructive than helpful. It is more than talking. It needs listeners and solutions. The world will not change in a day. But how I am still here, I don't know. I don't want to leave, but nobody seems to care. It is shocking that suicide is the 2nd biggest killer of men under 45. What does that say about society? Why is it left to charitiy?I am so glad this charity is there, and I discovered it today, but it upsets me that is my best solution. It is a separate subject, but most of my emotional problems are down to very poor Policing, not once, but over many years at least four times the Police have blatantly failed me, and if I had money I could prove it in court. But even now, in 2024, the Police do not seem to care. They just want their pay cheque and pension. A disappointing world we live in. Let's go back and tell them.
So sorry you feel let down. The NHS have just put some things in place too, details can be found at NHS crisis support including children in England this service can be accessed using the 111 NHS number and selecting the mental health option.
@@andysmanclub1386 Thanks for the comment. Despite what you say, I have called 111 option 2 several times now, and it has not got me anywhere. My personal experience is that if you need any help with your mental health, avoid anything to do with the NHS. In my experience they are more likely to make you more unwell rather than help. Having lived in Australia and used their equivalent to the NHS (i.e medicare) it is in a different league. They really do care. Maybe it depends where you live in the UK. In my case, the NHS is just a dead end or a blind alley, and woe betide you complain. They don't like that.
This is a very moving and amazing charity but after enquiring about volunteering with yourselves to support men in emotional needs , I was surprised to get an email back that women cannot listen and support face to face it’s only men . 9 years being a volunteer for Samaritans the majority of our callers are men and they do not have an issue with talking to a female listener, in fact I think a lot of men would prefer a female support… they could be embarrassed and ashamed talking to another man ? Just a thought .. anyway I will always be here willing and waiting if things change. Volunteering is my life. Supporting suicidal and distressed emotional people is my life. Still… it’s amazing what you are all doing and I hope we see a decline in male suicides as at the moment it’s on the rise according to Samaritans statistics 😢
That's the whole point. They want men to know other men feel like they do and that they can talk together without shame. It's not about not having female support. I'm sure there are lots of other places you can be helpful and not be offended that this is how they are helping one another. It would change the dynamic having women in the mix. Support them in that and let them do their amazing thing.
@@good1dawg I totally get it now …I really do! I was impulsive at first ..But if you carried on reading all my comment to the end, you will see I hundred and ten support what they are doing so much so I got a bunch of leaflets and distributed them locally .. and yes I am doing more now ..as well as Samaritans I am also volunteering with Papyrus a suicide prevention for young people.
@@janinekay Well done. I am pretty unhappy, and I am amazed how few comments there are on this video. I never imagined I would be in this position (of being so depressed), but I am. It is like the 1970's. It is still a stigma to confess as a man that there is even an issue.
guys, it's so hard being a man in this day and age, especially when men's rights seem to be pushed to the wayside, which is unfair! let's not be silenced in our traumas of the growing rights of women or gays. prayformen'srights(hashtag) amen
How amazing is this program and how far it has spread across the UK. Good work everyone!!!
it is briiliiant. And anything like this that starts from scratch and works up. I hope this subject gets more air time. If the 2nd biggest cause of death for men under 45 is suicide, that should be national news headlines, not a corner of TH-cam. However, great Oaks from small acorns do grow. I deeply admire the grass roots of something like this. They get up early at the weekend to present the case. That is very admirable.
Fabulous words in this video.
I was down and found that Andy's has helped me. Just by coming through the doors and sharing my feelings with other men going through their own s%#t. I've began to feel much better and I'm now a facilitator at the Humber bridge group
Thanks Andy's it's my pleasure to be able to give a bit back.
C'mon guys. Were hear to chat too #ITSOKTOTALK .
💜
Well done. Great, no-nonsense video and an inspiration.
Really inspirational and much needed. Very well done. I am totally in awe.
Inspiring
I'm still struggling with my own mental health
Me too. Hope you are ok. You are not alone..
best thing ive done in a long time was done tonight when i walked through the door to andys man club
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First, God bless Andy.... I never thought I would be where I am, but I am. Sorry to say, but the official NHS options are more destructive than helpful. It is more than talking. It needs listeners and solutions. The world will not change in a day. But how I am still here, I don't know. I don't want to leave, but nobody seems to care. It is shocking that suicide is the 2nd biggest killer of men under 45. What does that say about society? Why is it left to charitiy?I am so glad this charity is there, and I discovered it today, but it upsets me that is my best solution. It is a separate subject, but most of my emotional problems are down to very poor Policing, not once, but over many years at least four times the Police have blatantly failed me, and if I had money I could prove it in court. But even now, in 2024, the Police do not seem to care. They just want their pay cheque and pension. A disappointing world we live in. Let's go back and tell them.
So sorry you feel let down. The NHS have just put some things in place too, details can be found at NHS crisis support including children in England this service can be accessed using the 111 NHS number and selecting the mental health option.
@@andysmanclub1386 Thanks for the comment. Despite what you say, I have called 111 option 2 several times now, and it has not got me anywhere. My personal experience is that if you need any help with your mental health, avoid anything to do with the NHS. In my experience they are more likely to make you more unwell rather than help. Having lived in Australia and used their equivalent to the NHS (i.e medicare) it is in a different league. They really do care. Maybe it depends where you live in the UK. In my case, the NHS is just a dead end or a blind alley, and woe betide you complain. They don't like that.
Afternoon Andy, want to come to a meeting, anything you do i would be willing, been suffering severe anxiety and depression for over a year
I hope you are ok. I am in the same place.
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I need this
This is a very moving and amazing charity but after enquiring about volunteering with yourselves to support men in emotional needs , I was surprised to get an email back that women cannot listen and support face to face it’s only men . 9 years being a volunteer for Samaritans the majority of our callers are men and they do not have an issue with talking to a female listener, in fact I think a lot of men would prefer a female support… they could be embarrassed and ashamed talking to another man ? Just a thought .. anyway I will always be here willing and waiting if things change. Volunteering is my life. Supporting suicidal and distressed emotional people is my life. Still… it’s amazing what you are all doing and I hope we see a decline in male suicides as at the moment it’s on the rise according to Samaritans statistics 😢
That's the whole point. They want men to know other men feel like they do and that they can talk together without shame. It's not about not having female support. I'm sure there are lots of other places you can be helpful and not be offended that this is how they are helping one another. It would change the dynamic having women in the mix. Support them in that and let them do their amazing thing.
@@good1dawg I totally get it now …I really do! I was impulsive at first ..But if you carried on reading all my comment to the end, you will see I hundred and ten support what they are doing so much so I got a bunch of leaflets and distributed them locally .. and yes I am doing more now ..as well as Samaritans I am also volunteering with Papyrus a suicide prevention for young people.
@@janinekay Well done. I am pretty unhappy, and I am amazed how few comments there are on this video. I never imagined I would be in this position (of being so depressed), but I am. It is like the 1970's. It is still a stigma to confess as a man that there is even an issue.
@@MrGman2804 do you ever call Samaritans MrGman2804 ? 🤔would you ?
guys, it's so hard being a man in this day and age, especially when men's rights seem to be pushed to the wayside, which is unfair! let's not be silenced in our traumas of the growing rights of women or gays.
prayformen'srights(hashtag)
amen