How to Listen so Men will Talk: 4 Steps to Get Men Talking About Their Mental Health

The Lions Barber Collective (LBC) is a mental health charity that aims to raise awareness for the prevention of suicide. This book provides tools to help men recognize the signs of mental health issues and ask the right questions to get them to open up. It also teaches listening with empathy and without judgment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Trigger Publishing

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, with white males accounting for 69% of suicide deaths in 2019. These alarming figures have brought attention to the urgent need to encourage men to open up about their feelings and seek help. For many, the stigma and taboo surrounding mental health make it challenging to discuss or admit to due to the fear of being perceived as weak, particularly among men.

What can we do about this? What steps can we take to make a real difference in the lives of the men around us and guide them toward appropriate support? Tom Chapman is the founder of mental health charity the Lions Barber Collective (LBC), established with the mission of raising awareness for suicide prevention. This book employs the LBC's established training approach to provide you with the tools you need to play a supportive role and engage in effective listening. Developed in collaboration with psychiatrists and mental health professionals, the Four Pillars approach teaches you to:

RECOGNIZE the signs that someone may be in need of help or struggling with their mental health.
ASK the right questions to create an open and safe environment for them to share their thoughts and feelings.
LISTEN with empathy and without judgment, allowing them to express themselves fully.

By adopting these principles, you can become a compassionate advocate for mental health and play a vital role in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Let's work together to create a society where men feel comfortable seeking help and receiving the support they need to thrive.

Dimension: 190 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837962662