A mental health and wellbeing community support service for the London Borough of Haringey.
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ALT Text reads 'Men's Mental Health Matters'. Underneath are 4 boxes each with text inside reading 'Men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women', 'Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50', '1 in 8 men experience a common mental health problem', 'Only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men'
ALT Share some words of support for someone who might need to read them.
ALT Photograph of Andy in his Samaritans running vest with his sand bag over his shoulders - he's got a big smile on his face!
ALT Thank them for sharing. Be encouraging about the way they've opened up and acknowledge how they're feeling.
ALT Let them know that you love them. And that you're there for them, they can talk to you whenever they need to, and you can help them get support if they need it.
ALT Spend time together thinking about what's making them feel this way. Discuss whether there are any changes that cold be made to help make things easier.
ALT Call our Parents Helpline for more advice. Speak to one of our advisors on 0808 802 5544 for free information, advice and support. We're open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm. Email and webchat services are also available.
ALT I'm running 47 marathons this year, because I want to give a voice to someone who is silent.
ALT Which marathons are you looking forward to most? The final marathon of the campaign on 1 June will be my 100th so pretty amazing. I'm also really looking forward to, even if a bit nervous about, running 3 marathons in 24 hours on 1 and 2 September.
ALT What keeps you going on those tough days? Nobody should have to face a mental illness alone. When the going gets tough, I simply remember where I've come from and why I'm committed to changing the lives of others.
ALT Why do you run for Mind? I was silent with fear for so long and Mind gave me hope and dignity. Running is the gift which allows me to pass that baton back to others facing the type of challenges I once did.
