Mark Brooks OBE, Chair of the Mankind Initiative charity which supports male victims of domestic violence, describes the momentous cultural impact of a recent documentary about the experiences of Alex Skeel, one of the men his charity has worked with.
Masculinity isn’t toxic: The debate is
If you begin any conversation about men in 2018, it won’t be long before someone throws in the term ‘toxic masculinity’. But is this term doing more harm than good, and what does it even mean anyway?
What affects 1 in 200 girls, but 1 in 12 boys? Colour blindness
Colour vision deficiency affects more than 3 million people in the UK, predominantly men, but the condition receives little attention and sufferers remain disadvantaged in many walks of life, not least in the class room.
Issues
Why Abused By My Girlfriend was a watershed moment for male victims of domestic abuse and society
Mark Brooks OBE, Chair of the Mankind Initiative charity which supports male victims of domestic violence, describes the momentous cultural impact of a recent documentary about the experiences of Alex Skeel, one of the men his charity has worked with.
A response to Robert Webb’s attack on International Men’s Day
In December comedian and author Robert Webb used a column in the NewStatesman to launch an attack on International Men’s Day. Here UK Men’s Day coordinator, Glen Poole, offers his response.
Is it OK for Guys to be depressed?
According to a new campaign by Lynx, men are repeatedly asking Google what is the acceptable way for a man to express his emotions by typing in the question: ‘Is it OK for guys to be depressed?’ Here’s our answer.
Insights
Out of the Madhouse: A Father and Son’s Journey through Mental Ill-Health
If your child fell into depression, would you know the signs? The truth is though, identifying depression is often not easy. Here one father and son relate their family’s journey to chart a path back from mental illness.
New play 31 Hours: ‘A journey through masculinity, mental health and messy aftermaths in modern Britain’
A new play about rail suicides is racking up five-star reviews, now in an exclusive for insideMAN the play’s author, Kieran Knwoles explains why he was driven to tackle this taboo subject.
How an all-male support network brought one man back from the brink of suicide
There is an assumption that men simply refuse to talk about their problems, but a growing body of evidence suggests men just have a different way of expressing themselves — one example is the profound but unassuming support offered by all-male organisations such as Round Table.
Interests
Feeling stressed? Try doing something creative
If you’re feeling stressed, but yoga or meditation aren’t quite your cup of tea, and getting sweaty while in a workout isn’t for you either, how about taking up something creative?
New Technology: Car Comforts For The Modern Man
A mechanic and life-long petrol head offers his expert insight into some of the cutting-edge technology that’s rapidly changing the face of motoring for the modern man.
Men and success: How do you know if you’re thriving at 30?
Is there a pressure in men to have “made it” by the time they’re 30? And what does success even look like anyway?