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Scoop
a day ago
- Health
- Scoop
Men's Health Week Chance To Check In On Your Mental Health
Minister for Mental Health Men's Health Week is a good and timely reminder that no one should ever feel ashamed or afraid to reach out for support with their mental health challenges in their time of need, Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey says. 'New Zealand has made strides over the last couple of decades in reducing stigma and discrimination when it comes to talking about mental health in New Zealand, however we know that there's still more work needed to continue breaking down the barriers,' Mr Doocey says. 'We know men are less likely to reach out for help and are overrepresented in New Zealand's suicide statistics. This Government is working at pace to increase access to support so we can ensure when people are reaching out for support, they receive it when and where they need it. 'However, we know that there are still too many Kiwis who aren't reaching out in their time of need. That is why this Government is making help more accessible through grassroots organisations and nationally available digital and telehealth services. 'More people are now able to access free counselling sessions through Gumboot Friday, we've used the Mental Health Innovation Fund to scale up and support great initiatives like Mates in Construction, YouthLine and the Mental Health Foundation. 'This Government has also boosted spending on mental health in the Budget and prioritised frontline services, strengthened the focus on early intervention and prevention to take action earlier when someone is confronting a challenge. 'As New Zealand's first Minister for Mental Health, I've been leading a programme of work to improve access to support and make sure we have the workforce to answer the call when someone needs help. 'Whether it's men's health week or any other day, talking to your mates, family or a mental health practitioner, I would encourage you to have the conversation about how you're really doing. The first step is often the hardest but it's important to remember asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.'
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
My marriage became sex-starved then ended because of a common hair loss drug – I was so lonely I became suicidal
A WOMAN has revealed that she left her husband after their marriage became sexless thanks to a common drug for hair loss. Thammika Songkaeo shared her heartbreaking story on the 3 Thammika says the hair loss drug destroyed her marriage Credit: Youtube/Moral Medicine 3 Her husband had used the drug in the past but the ongoing sid effects were too much for her Credit: Getty Now a bestselling author, she revealed the dangers of the prescription drug that men rarely know about. Thammika said she noticed that her love life was nonexistent while they were still dating. Her then- READ MORE REAL LIFE STORIES It works by blocking the production of a male hormone that contributes to hair loss. However, it comes with a host of side effects, including: erectile dysfunction, decreased sex drive and ejaculation problems, including reduced ejaculate volume. At first, she figured it would only be a temporary problem, but that soon changed. 'I did not at all realise that it was permanent, serious [and] devastating,' she said. Most read in Fabulous The pair still decided to stay together and ended up married for seven years. She even convinced her ex to take an erectile dysfunction drug to improve intimacy. 3 Now she hopes to raise awareness on the drug Credit: Youtube/Moral Medicine Taking lovers has improved our relationship but threesome on TV left me in tear The couple even welcomed a daughter, but the sex life never really improved and Thamika was feeling lonelier than ever. Eventually, she decided to call it quits on her sex-starved marriage. She said: "I couldn't really detach myself from this person because I saw what happened, and I said, "This is definitely not this man's fault." "And what I needed to do personally was move away from the relationship as a romantic partner because I couldn't do it, I couldn't live in a sexless marriage." Help for mental health If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) Shout (for support of all mental health) Mind, Rethink Mental Illness, Heads Together, Now, she is trying to raise awareness on post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) - condition in which someone experiences severe side effects after they stop using finasteride. 'The depth of the loneliness I felt was to the point where I, myself, was becoming suicidal or having suicidal thoughts,' Songkaeo said. 'I had to call the suicide hotline because it became that bad for me — and, usually, I'm a pretty happy person.' She questions the ethics of distributing a drug that can have such potentially devastating consequences. 'Finasteride has the capacity to dissolve one person so much that it becomes this domino effect…there's just so much destruction around it — and it feels like unnecessary destruction,' she said.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Techie from Odisha's Cuttack helps victims of cyber fraud cope with trauma
BHUBANESWAR: The emotional and financial aftereffects of cyber fraud on victims can be overwhelming. Cuttack-based IT professional Swati Das has been on a mission to help such victims come out of the trauma for the last three years, by equipping them with coping mechanisms. She has been volunteering for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police for counselling people falling prey to cyber crimes in Bhubaneswar. 'Such crimes can lead to anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),' said the 32-year-old IT professional. Working from home since 2023, Swati has been associated with various cybercrime awareness programmes organised by the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police. 'Cyber crimes disrupt people's psychological and emotional well-being. In many instances, victims develop loss of trust, PTSD, frustration and even suicidal tendencies. Lack of social support in such situations aggravates victims' distress and to counter this, healthy coping strategies should be provided to them,' said Swati. She has conducted cyber awareness and mental wellness workshops in various schools, colleges and private/government organisations and advised more than 1,000 participants including students on coping mechanisms that can be used to deal with the trauma of facing a digital attack. Swati is the only woman volunteer for Commissionerate Police's cyber crime awareness programmes that the latter has been organising regularly since the last three years. She has been trained in mental health counselling by the IT firm she is employed with under its 'Supporting Mental Health' initiative.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ryan Recognized as One of the Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness in Canada for the Fifth Time
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, May 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been named to the 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness in Canada list, marking the fifth time the Firm has received this recognition. "We are incredibly honored to receive this award, as it reaffirms Ryan's commitment to fostering a workplace where mental wellness is a priority," said Garry Round, President of Canadian Operations. "We remain dedicated to championing initiatives that support work-life success and a positive, inclusive culture for all team members." Ryan provides a wide range of initiatives that support the health and well-being of its team members. Among them is RyanTHRIVE, a holistic wellness program offering learning modules that address career, financial, and emotional well-being—spanning everything from professional development to building positive relationships. The Firm also offers competitive benefits designed to promote work-life success, including fitness reimbursements, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, and reimbursement for adoption and fertility programs. These offerings are intentionally designed to ensure every team member feels supported, valued, and equipped with the resources they need throughout their career and life at Ryan. For additional information on the 2025 Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness in Canada list, visit here. About Great Place to Work Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. A global research and consulting firm, Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In Canada, Great Place to Work produces both industry and demographic-specific Best Workplace lists and represents the voices of 500,000 employees across industry. This is part of the world's largest annual workplace study, recognizing the world's best workplaces in a series of national lists, including those published by The Globe and Mail (Canada) and Fortune® magazine (USA). Visit us at About Ryan Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, provincial, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Ryan is an 11-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan's multidisciplinary team of more than 5,900 professionals and associates serves over 77,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world's most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT Melodie ElliottDirector, Content and Communications Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Study reveals nearly two thirds of LOI players suffer with their mental health
A pioneering study into mental health among League of Ireland players has revealed that 63 percent meet the criteria for at least one symptom of a Common Mental Disorder (CMD). That means that of the 219 participants - from both the men's and women's League of Ireland - 138 players fall into that category. According to the study: 'A person experiencing a CMD may report feelings of psychological disturbance and describe a state of emotions that noticeably affect their way of thinking, feeling and behaving. This disturbance reaches the extent that areas of their life that they consider important to them are negatively impaired such as learning, living, working, exercising and socialising.' It also found that goalkeepers were more likely than players in any other position to experience a CMD. The study explained this, stating: 'Goalkeeper is a stand alone position, where the player wears a separate jersey, abides by a separate set of rules, and often experiences loneliness. As a result, much of the existing research in this area found that goalkeepers tend to experience higher rates of anxiety/depression than individuals in other positions. 'Goalkeepers in the present study showed similar trends. They reported the highest (33.3 percent) scores for anxiety/depression, in addition to also reporting the highest (27.8 percent) scores for sleep disturbance.' More experienced players reported higher scores for Sleep Disturbance and Adverse Alcohol Use. Women surpassed the CMD threshold in areas of General Distress, Anxiety/Depression, and Sleep Disturbance at a rate more than twice that of men. Players over the age of 18 from the Men's and Women's Premier Divisions, and the Men's First Division, took part in the study. Among the key findings are: The research report, titled 'Mental Health in the League of Ireland: A Study', is a product of collaboration between the FAI, the PFA Ireland and South East Technological University (SETU) Ireland. Conducted throughout the 2024 season, the primary aim of the report was to examine the prevalence of CMDs amongst players in the three senior men's and women's divisions. PFA Ireland chief Stephen McGuinness is delighted to see mental health issues being highlighted. He said: 'Players are an integral part of the League of Ireland and it is imperative that all stakeholders play a role in supporting them, whether that is around their employment, their physical health or their mental health. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'This research shows some of the additional mental health challenges faced by players in the professional football industry in Ireland. 'It highlights the necessity of the supports we already provide our members in PFA Ireland and gives some insight towards additional supports that will be needed to support players in the future. We look forward to undertaking further research in this area.' League of Ireland director Mark Scanlon said: 'This report is a welcome first step in looking into the crucially important, yet under researched, area of mental health amongst footballers in the League of Ireland. 'As the profile of the League of Ireland continues to grow, this brings extra pressure and attention to clubs and players and it is important that we ensure that the well-being of our players is always at the forefront of any decision-making process. 'This excellent report brings together crucial stakeholders in the game, and we hope that it will be the beginning of a journey of further research into this important topic. 'We look forward to working with the PFA Ireland and SETU Ireland as well as players, coaches and match officials to help break the stigma and encourage open conservations regarding mental health and well-being.' And Dr Cíara Losty, lecturer and researcher in Applied Sport Psychology at SETU added: 'By identifying the scope of the issue within footballers, prevalence research can help us to understand how widespread mental health disorders are among Irish football players. 'By recognising the proportion of players affected, stakeholders can better gauge the extent of the problem. 'Mental health often remains a stigmatised topic in sport. Research helps bring attention to the issue, destigmatising it and encouraging open conversations among players, coaches, and management about mental wellbeing. 'Mental health is crucial for the long-term career sustainability of players. Research can provide insights into factors that impact players' mental health, helping to prevent burnout and career-ending issues. 'Overall, prevalence research is a step toward creating an environment where players' mental health is prioritised, leading to healthier, more successful players in Irish football.'
