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International Men’s Day Article
International Men’s Day: Breaking Down the Stigma Surrounding Sadness Depression is a global issue that appears to be growing in prevalence year on year. This

Sam’s Lockdown Story
(From July 2020) My name is Sam Watling and I’m 35 years old. I was born and raised here in York and am yet to

Matty’s Guest Blog
I know first hand, it’s important to know you’re not alone. Talk. Use that support net. It doesn’t make you less of a man, it makes you stronger.

Dan’s Guest Blog
I just put on a brave face instead of getting the help I needed and most importantly, talking and sharing my issues with someone

Mike’s Guest Blog
Little did I know the pressure of being a husband or a father. Finances, emotions, home repairs, work stresses.

Jack’s Guest Blog
So there it is lads. There is no shame, only strength, in accessing help and support. It’s not weak to speak.

Chris’s Guest Blog
Never regret the things in life you have done, Only the things you haven’t.

Sam’s Guest Blog
I’m learning to use my social media to talk honestly about what’s going on with me in the hope you will do the same.

Dave’s Guest Blog
I would definitely encourage people to think about taking on a new challenge. You just need to have the fire in your belly…

Chris Vessey
Never regret the things in life you have done, Only the things you haven’t.

What I Learnt from Running 1,000 Streets During Lockdown
After studying a 10-year-old map of York and the surrounding areas, I broke down the city into approximately 25 different areas. One by one, I have been taking on a collection of streets in a particular area.

Pete’s Story
York Dad Pete Quinn talks about the value of Menfulness during the Coronavirus lockdown

Menfulness on Social Media
Menfulness can be found on all the usual social media channels.

‘Affordable Counselling’ for men in York
Menfulness are working with Serendipity Counselling in York to provide ‘Affordable Counselling’ for men in York.

Strava Menfulness Running Group
Join the Menfulness jogging and running fellas on Strava club here

Walk and Talk
Walk and Talk is just that, join us every month, usually the last Sunday of every month 1-3pm.

Jack’s Story
Jack Woodhams, Co-Founder of Menfulness talks about the reasons for setting up this organisation, including mental health and wellbeing support for all men.

Sam’s story
Hi, I’m Sam. Like many of us I’ve spent years trying to live up to unachievable expectations and worrying about whether I’m enough. Some big