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Giving guys the time and tools to keep on track in Blackburn with Darwen. Funded by the national lottery and run by Lancashire Mind. Tweets by Paul.

Blackburn with Darwen
Joined March 2015
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Anyone can have suicidal feelings, whatever their background or situation. If you need support or are worried about someone, our info can help > bit.ly/2wMJhau #WSPD
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It can be distressing if you're worried about someone who feels suicidal. You may feel unsure of what to do, but there are lots of things that might help. #WSPD bit.ly/2M2dirZ
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Pls RT. #Project84 told the stories of the 84 men who die by suicide every week. Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay and we’re keeping the conversation going. Let’s #StandAgainstSuicide & call for government action 👉bit.ly/SuicidePetition2018
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Yeeeeesss fellas! It's Thursday, #footballtherapy night. Football, fitness,fun n banter. Meet some new people. Its a friendly atmosphere, Inclusive. Don't matter about ability, or age. Get yourself down. Come n see what all the noise is about. Top #peersupport. Don't be on ya tod
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Quote from Kirk "Tonight’s job was brilliant photographing for Blokes United a social inclusion football team. Brilliant set of lads and what they are doing is amazing. Changing lives and offering a safe and friendly environment to play football Honoured to photograph for them"
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Our second annual Big Mental Health Survey is well underway, and we want to hear from you. If you've received mental health support from your GP or through a voluntary organisation, fill in our survey and have your say > bit.ly/2JQlb2s
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Bursting with pride at what @united_blokes are achieving in the community. Below are a series of short films highlighting their work and what it means to the lads. vimeo.com/284117608/92873fc1…
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Mens Group at Hopwood Court now providing free online access. Every Thursday 1 -3 pm. @AgeUKBwD @MindFacingUp
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It's Men's Health Week! Whether you're a new dad or you've got grown kids, learn how fatherhood is linked to happiness in our infographic hpfy.co/1y6vLrA #menshealth
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If someone you know has been acting differently recently, it could be a sign of a mental health problem. Today is #NationalBestFriendsDay so why not check in with your mate and find out how they're doing?
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“I think a leading footballer being this honest will help men to understand that it is okay to talk about their feelings and that it is okay to ask for help. Hopefully it will see the end of the ‘Man Up’ generation.” huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/m…
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This is brave and honest from Danny Rose. Good luck to him. xitter.cf/mirrorfootball/status/…
England star Danny Rose bravely opens up on secret battle with depression |@MikeWaltersMGM mirror.co.uk/sport/football/…
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Out on Friday! #footballtherapy #KeepTheFaith #SIFL DM if you fancy a free copy...
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Paul Smalley from @LancsMind is taking part in our #Ramadan initiative #iamnotamuslimbutiwillfastforoneday supported by @bukhara. Paul said, "Fasting helps me understand more about my Muslim friends faith and helps strengthen the bond we have between our communities in BwD."
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We all have our own opinions and experiences of integration, and integration means different things for different communities, organisations and individuals. Let us know what you think now bit.ly/2DpJPnm #IntegratedCommunities
#VolunteersWeek kicks off this Friday - and there's loads going on in BwD. Check out our website for more details - communitycvs.org.uk/voluntee…
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79% of men thinks old school masculinity needs to change. Read the report of The Book of Man’s new research: ‘Men Are On The Edge’ thebookofman.com/mind/mascul…
"What's going on mate? You don't seem yourself." Clarke Carlisle talks to @SkySportsNews about supporting a friend with a mental health problem. If your mate is acting differently, step in.
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#MensHealthWeek is coming soon. Our 2018 campaign will be launching early next week - but, in the mean time, there are loads of useful materials from previous years available to download here. shop.menshealthforum.org.uk/…