Breaking down the stigma of mental health with The Proper Blokes Club

Mid-life Men: the mental health podcast · Feb 24, 2023 · 20m

In this episode, I talk to Scott Oughton-Johnson, the founder of The Proper Bloke's Club, a peer-to-peer support group with the aim to provide a safe and relaxed environment to break down the stigma of men talking about their mental health.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 50. Sadly, 115 people die by suicide in the UK every week, with 75% of those deaths being male. (ONS). Scott explains how his organisation is trying to improve men's mental health by getting the conversation started so men can open up and talk by walking together as a group.

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