This Book Could Help: The Men's Head Space Manual - Techniques and Exercises for Living

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Your body needs maintaining to keep it healthy. So does your mind. Sounds simple, but tired and outdated ideas that tell men how they ought to be mean the message gets lost. And the results speak for themselves: suicide is the biggest killer of men under fifty. There's no more room for debate - taking care of your head space should be as normal as eating your five-a-day or going to the gym. Many books make impossible promises about how they will fix all your problems and stresses with some miraculous ten-step programme. This one doesn't. What it does do is provide practical help, when times are tough and also when they're not. And just like with your physical health, it doesn't always have to take much to make a difference. Developed in partnership with Mind, the mental health charity, This Book Could Help is filled with straightforward expert advice and simple techniques to help you shake off what other people say you ought to be, prioritise yourself, meet challenges and develop new strengths, in areas such as dealing with stress, motivation, work and life goals. We all deserve to live fully and respect our struggles, so start here and back yourself every day. Because head space is not a luxury, it's essential.

Mind, the mental health charity, believes that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. Rotimi Akinsete is an experienced Therapeutic Counsellor and currently the Director of Wellbeing at the University of Surrey. He has an interest in the development of the cultural consciousness concerning the mental health of men and is also the founder and director of Black Men on the Couch, a special interest project focussing on the therapeutic needs of African and Caribbean men and boys.

A book like this is too important to ignore; it will literally save lives. -- Elis and John, Radio X Incredibly helpful - every man should have a copy. -- Colin Jackson, former Olympic athlete Finally, something that cuts through the myths and delivers practical advice. Powerful yet relatable. -- Clarke Carlisle, former Premier League footballer A really helpful guide for men who want no-nonsense and practical help. An essential read. -- Levison Wood, author and explorer This book could make all the difference to someone's life. We should all read it. A great tool in understanding and dealing with one's mental health. -- Nicholas Pinnock, actor