Ep 217: The Iron Men - World Suicide Prevention Day Part 1

Sep 10, 2021, 05:00 AM

Welcome to a special edition of Mental Health Monday

To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2021, men who've experienced suicidal thoughts and made attempts on their own lives joined host Mick Coyle at the home of the famous "Iron Men" statues in Crosby, Merseyside.

In a live edition of the show, these gentleman - the real life Iron Men - open up about finding hope in times of despair, and how everyone's mental health journey is different.

PART 1: featuring the "Iron Men" available Friday 10th Sept 2021
PART 2: featuring mental health services available Monday 13th Sept 2021

See images from the day on Twitter @MrMickCoyle and on the MHM Facebook Group

If someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Speak to your GP
Call Samaritans on 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258 
Find local services via www.hubofhope.co.uk
In an emergency, call 999.

Special thanks to our Iron Men.

Additional thanks to James' Place, Chasing the Stigma, Life Rooms, First Person Project, The MindMap, The Lee Cooper Foundation, The Martin Gallier Project, Love Art Global and the Proper Mental Podcast.