This page provides links to further reading and sources related to men's health.
Reading and Resources
- Self Help
- Articles
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- Mental Health Foundation - 'One in three Scottish men have experienced suicidal thoughts as a result of feeling stressed'
- The Press and Journal - 'Meet the cutting edge Aberdeen barber providing headspace for men to offload'
- Personal Stories and Experiences
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External resources:
- Men Matter Scotland - Members' Stories
- MANUP? - Videos and Personal Experiences
- FearFree - Support Stories
Blog posts/articles from colleagues within the University:
- 'Let's talk about men's mental health' - Malcolm Harvey
- 'Depression: My year off the gear' - Malcolm Harvey
- 'How to fight depression: Even mental health advocates struggle' - Malcolm Harvey
- 'Everyone's mental health journey is unique' - Nick Edwards
Men's Health Videos
Quick watches
How to check your testicles in under a minute - 44 second video
TV Sports Presenter , Chris Hughes, shows you how quick and easy it is to check your testicles for signs of testicular cancer.
Busting the myths about testicular cancer - 3 minute video
TV personality, Chris Hughes and Bupa's Naveen Puri answer some common myths about testicular health.
The highs and lows of being a dad - 23 minute video
TV's Kelvin Fletcher and ex rugby player Ugo Monye, discuss one of life's biggest but best challenges - becoming a dad. They open up about the highs and the lows of fatherhood and the importance of reaching out for help, when things get tough.
Tackling testicular taboos - 19 minute video
Chris Hughes, TV personality, chats with Bupa's Dr Naveen Puri about the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer, how to do a self-check and what diagnosis and treatment options are available. They also answer some common myths about testicular health.
Inside prostate health - 24 minute video
Listen to Ugo Monye, former England rugby international player and Bupa's Dr Timothy Woodman talk openly about prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers in men. They chat about some of the risks, signs and symptoms, as well as tackle some well-known misconceptions.