Connecting the Dots of Mens Mental Health.

OLLIE invites you to Connect the Dots of Men's Mental Health!

You may know that 3 out of every 4 deaths by suicide in the UK and Ireland are men. But did you also know that:

• Leading suicide prevention charities are warning that current mental health support offered to men in crisis does not address the specific factors that are linked to thoughts of suicide in men?

• Between 2010 and 2022, the average man in the UK became 50% more likely to attend talking therapy, and 11% more likely to die by suicide?

• The most effective, proven treatment for depression is not routinely discussed with men who are suffering from depression?

...And would you like to know what to do about it?

Sharing findings from groundbreaking studies, male mental health expert and TEDx speaker, Ryan Parke will connect the dots between mental health, wellness and goal setting in men. Whether you are a man, or simply want to understand the men in your life, Ryan will reveal:

• Why external factors (such as football results) have such a big impact on male mental health, and how to avoid it;

• The key warning signs we should all be aware of, both in ourselves and in the men we care about;

• Small, specific steps that men can take to improve their mental health, physical health, and life expectancy;

• Which notorious hormone is vital for male performance, concentration and health, and specific ways to naturally increase it;

• Why he believes that the solution to male suicide is explained in the science we already have, and which scientific questions need to be asked next…

This 90 minute inclusive workshop is as hopeful as it is serious. Delivered in an informal and fascinating style, delegates will leave with answers to their deepest questions about male mental health, specific strategies to improve outcomes for men, and a feeling of hope for the future.

Safeguarding:

Please note that during the talk, Ryan will directly discuss the topics of trauma, mental health, aggression, and suicide. All delegates over 14 are welcome, but parental discretion is advised for those under 18.

Whilst every effort will be made to discuss these topics sensitively and ethically, the subject matter could potentially cause distress. Please consider if you currently feel ready to attend this talk. By attending the event, you agree that you understand that this is a talk (not therapy) and you feel ready to learn more.

We value and appreciate our incredibly diverse audiences who always come with a range of opinions, emotions, experiences and knowledge. To ensure that our online environment remains supportive, we work hard to provide a respectful environment, sensitive to the range of views in the room.

Ticketing:

This event is FREE to attend, but if you would like to make a donation to OLLIE for your ticket, please select the ‘donation’ ticket option and enter the value you would like to give.

Donations such as this enable us to continue offering fully funded tickets for our suicide prevention training and events to students, parents, carers, and anybody who needs a free ticket.

General Session Information:

If you book a ticket and then are unexpectedly unable to attend this event, even at the very last minute, please do let us know before the session, either by returning to Eventbrite or by emailing contactus@theolliefoundation.org

**Please be aware, we require a minimum number of delegates for each of our online sessions in order to run these effectively, if we are unable to obtain the minimum number 24 hours prior, you may be informed of the courses postponement and will be given the option to transfer onto the next available course.

Here at OLLIE, we understand that sometimes you may prefer to join our session anonymously and that’s fine by us. You are more than welcome to have your camera off and audio muted throughout, freeing you up to move around, eat or simply relax whilst we guide you through the session.