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Resources

This area of the resource pack contains a range of documents which are either resources in themselves (e.g. artwork and leaflets that you are free to use) or information about resources that can be ordered, booked or bought from us or from elsewhere. As in previous years, we have made a considered effort to improve this area, to ensure you can get access to a broad a range of resources possible in order to support your activity during NMHW. However, we would be glad to hear from you about other sources for resource material that we can tell people about. In particular, we'd be delighted to hear from you if you are a resource provider whose materials we have not included.

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NMHW resources

The Haynes Mini Manuals

    

The groundbreaking Haynes Mini Manuals, will form the centrepiece of NMHW. The main target audience for the leaflets are men of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in becoming more aware of seld-care and long-term conditions.  Health professionals will also be able to use the book as a health promotion and education resource.

A range of mini manuals are being produced to with the NMHW partners, but the MHF are making the one focusing on Self-Care available to registrants. Please click on the link above for more information.

People can request manuals focusing on asthma by calling the Asthma UK Supporter & Information Team on 020 7786 5000 / emailing info@asthma.org.uk

Tailor Made Mini Haynes Manuals

Haynes 'mini manuals' are a new development in gender-specific health promotion materials. The Men's Health Forum is at the forefront of producing such resources and has a track record of successfully doing so. They are very closely related to the best selling Haynes' men's health series and can be specifically molded to the requirements of partner organisations.

www.malehealth.co.uk 

Fast, free independent health information for men of all ages from the Men's Health Forum. 

Men's Health Forum posters

We have A4 colour versions of the Bedside and Skateboard posters available through our office. If you would like copies, please contact Veronique Okafor at: veronique.okafor@menshealthforum.org.uk

The BMA and Men's Health Week

This is a very useful document which highlights the elements of recent BMA reports that are relevant to men and boys health. This includes: sexual health, smoking and teenage health. These extracts include very useful statistics that can be used in during activities during NMHW. Hard copies of this document can be obtained by emailing mhw@menshealthforum.org.uk  

Artwork: Standard NMHW logo

The NMHW logo in blue - its standard colour. Feel free to use it on your local documents. (JPEG file)

Artwork: NMHW logo (black and white)

The NMHW logo for use within black and white documents. Feel free to use it on your local documents. (JPEG file)

NMHW2007 - 1 Page Summary

The link above opens a simple work document that outlines the focus on the week in 1 page.

Generic Men's Health Quiz

A short quiz sheet which could be used as an "ice-breaker” for work with health professionals, students or the general public.

Men's Health Quiz - 2

Another quiz, created by our Training Officer, Robbie Porter, can be found at the link above 

Contacts for More Information

This section contains a comprehensive list (including contact details) of those organisations who work in the men and self-care in some capacity:

Helplines

The above link contains a comprehensive list of relevant helplines in relation to men and boys mental wellbeing.

Use your brain when you use the net

The above link contains an useful guide to information related to mental health and well-being on the internet, written by our very own Jim Pollard.

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Leaflets and resources to download and use for free

Test your knowledge of Men's Health

Test your knowledge about men's health issues by answering the questions below. Click on an answer for each question and submit your answers at the end of the quiz to find out if you're right and to learn more about the topic. 

 

 

Aging Well for Men

This leaflet has been provided by Age Concern.

The Arts Council

The following leaflets have been produced by the Arts Council, and are available as pdf's:

Asthma UK - Asthma Attack cards?

These are really small so easy to distribute, and are for people with asthma to carry around or put in their work's First Aid Kit so that others can help them if they have an asthma attack. More information may be found at the link above. 

Asthma UK - Translated Resources

Asthma UK has also produced a range of health promotion postcards in 12 languages in a bid to reach more people with asthma or carers of people with asthma within the black and minority ethnic communities. The postcards tell people how to access the Asthma UK adviceline's interpreting service (08457 01 02 03) if they have any queries about their or their children's condition. The cards also direct people to Asthma UK's website and the FAQ's about asthma now available in 25 languages, visit

BBC Mental Health

Articles, news and discussions on various mental health issues. The site includes details of forthcoming TV and radio programmes about mental health.

Blokes Own

A must-see Viz-style booklet by Samaritans targeted at young men feeling down, really well written with advice and humour.

Boys and Young Men Network

 

 

A Gloucestershire based web site for young men including info, links and quizzes on a wide range of subjects such as sexual and mental health, drugs and employment..

 

Boys Get Anorexia Too

This website seeks to provide support, comfort, information and some words of advice for anyone concerned about a boy or young man's eating habits and exercise patterns.

British Heart Foundation

The BHF produce a broad range of resources that might be suitable for your activity. By clicking on the link above you can search their entire catalogue of resources, and order directly through them.

The British Heart Foundation have also produced a document that outlines all of the resources they have that are relevant for NMHW2007. Please click on the link below to view this document:

BHF Resources for NMHW2007

BUPA Health factsheets

The health information and factsheets on this website are produced by the BUPA Health Information Team and reviewed and approved by relevant healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses, physios, exercise physiologists and dieticians.

CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (c.a.l.m.) has launched a controversial campaign using stark and hard-hitting visuals.  Billboards around the country will:-

  • Compare the UK's male suicide figures with deaths in the Iraq conflict
  • Feature an eye-grabbing game of hangman
  • Introduce three new names a day representing the number of young men who kill themselves every day in the UK.

The campaign aims to do more than just provide help for young men, it will drive and take an active part in the debate about what we expect from young men, try and enable them to get the support they need, and overturn stereotypes.  First up is this notion of 'the strong and silent man'. 

The following resources support the campaign

 

Changing Minds

Is a five year national anti-stigma campaign launched in 1998 by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Change Our Minds

An interactive Samaritans website aimed at young people who are affected by self-harm, emotional distress or suicidal feelings.

 

 

Childline

 

 

Web pages for boys and young men offering help and advice on any troubles that you or someone you know may be experiencing. Includes an agony uncle page and details of the confidential helpline.

 

CiC Factsheet

Men's Health Factsheet

National Men's Health Week - Press Release

CiC have distributed the above factsheet and press release to support National Men's Health Week next week. The fact sheet, entitled, "In Harm's Way”, includes: 

  • Physical and psychological threats to men's health
  • Social stereotypes of masculinity
  • The myth of independence
  • Practical tips on rediscovering health and a sense of meaning

Complementary remedies for depression

Complementary therapies have been chosen as the theme for this year's National Depression Week (17-23 April 2006). According to Depression Alliance, one in five people will be affected by depression in their lifetime. Many are keen to use self help treatments and complementary therapies, in conjunction with medication, to try to alleviate some of the symptoms. Throughout the week the alliance has organised talks by nutritional therapists, music events and sponsored walks. There will also be an open day with demonstrations of acupuncture, aromatherapy, herbal medicine and hypnotherapy.

Dealing with Stress

This leaflet from the Doctor Patient Partnership will tell you: what stress is, how you can cope with stress both at home and work, where to get more information. A supporting poster is available to download here: Poster

Department of Health

A comprehensive list of publications linked to long term conditions can be found at the link above.

Depression Alliance leaflets

A wide range of publications covering various aspects of depression offer the information and guidance so desperately needed by people affected by depression when they need it most, and may feel there is nowhere else to turn.

Single copies of all our publications are available free to our supporters. Please send a stamped (35p) addressed A5 envelope to:

 

 

Depression Alliance

 

212 Spitfire Studios

 

63 - 71 Collier Street

 

London N1 9BE

 

 

To order multiple copies please use the publications order form.

 

Depression in Teenagers

An interactive online theme park with resources for young people with depression. Includes advice and information on symptoms, causes and treatment of depression plus self-help ideas and relaxation techniques.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK produce a broad range of resources relating to various aspects of diabetes. Please click on the link above to view a catalogue of all that they currently have available.

Dipex

A searchable database of people talking about their experiences of depression

Drinkulator Quiz

The DRINKULATOR drink calculator can check if your drinking puts you at risk. This is an interactive resource to check if your drinking puts your health at risk.

E-Mental Health

Facts, discussions and links about depression, schizophrenia and related psychoses

Eating Disorders 

Two downloadable resources are available from the Eating Disorders Association:

The Experts Patients Partnership

The Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a training programme that provides opportunities to people who live with long-term chronic conditions to develop new skills to manage their condition better on a day-to-day basis. Set up in April 2002, it is based on research from the US and UK over the last two decades which shows that people living with chronic illnesses are often in the best position to know what they need in managing their own condition. Provided with the necessary 'self-management' skills, they can make a tangible impact on their disease and quality of life more generally.

Farming Help

 

 

For people of the farming community experiencing distress and need help, support or just a listening ear.

 

Feeling Good: Promoting Children's Mental Health

 

 

These activity sheets created by the Sainsbury's Centre for Mental Health, provide parents and their children aged 4 to 7 with a unique resource to help them talk about how they feel and what makes them happy or sad, stressed or secure.

Guys and St Thomas' Hospital Charity - Blood Pressure Resources

Blood Pressure Leaflet

Blood Pressure Poster

This campaign was launched in April and runs until July and is targeting men aged 35-65 years old living in the London boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth.

Health Education Board for Scotland

The Scottish Health Board has produced some information on mental health and links to online and other leaflets

Health First Resources

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4.7MB version (pdf documents, 3.7Mb) These healthy eating posters and 'club flyers' are designed for young people aged 13-19

 

How to improve your mental wellbeing

This booklet explains what keeps people mentally well, why some people may be more prone to mental distress and what you can do to promote your mental wellbeing. It also suggests how you can care for someone who has mental health problems, while also looking after your own needs. Click here to download the activity sheets.

Inspirability PEAC and Med charts

We are very grateful for these exellent resources, provided by one of our national partners - Inspirability (4.7MB version).

The PEAC Chart

The PEAC chart is normally used as part of the Inspirability Support course which is probably the only lay led self management course in the country aimed at providing real on-going support.  

The trick with the PEAC chart is that unlike the current pain control charts such as the BPI it doesn't just look at your pain 'now' on the day you attend the pain management clinic, it monitors the ups and downs over the week, but  by also matching it against  how much activity you do and whether or not that has upset the balance, which is often the difference between the individual managing the pain or condition, or in many cases being managed by it.  

Please click on the link above for a PEAC chart.

The Med Chart

 

The Medication chart has been particularly useful to those who have been recently diagnosed with an LTC, monitor the effects that their treatment. Especially changes on medication, have on them on a daily basis so when they see their consultant provide exactly how they have been feeling rather than do the 'well it's been up and down', or 'its not as effective as I had hoped'.  

Please click on the link above for the Med Chart. 

The Mental Health Foundation


Up and Running! How exercise can help beat depression, Information for Patients

Up and Running! Report


How exercise can help beat depression. Information for patients.

4.7MB version - to view/download the poster as a PDF 4.7MB version. This postcard and poster show 10 ways in which you can look after your mental health.

4.7MB version - to view/download the poster as a PDF 4.7MB version. Feeding Minds — This report was launched in January, we have hard copies and PDF 

Mental Health Action Week begins on 16 April. This year's theme is alcohol. Free posters and postcards will be available to order in March 2006. To register for an information pack

, please email 4.7MB version or call our publications order line on 020 7803 1101.

 

 

Free posters can be ordered from our publications order line on 020 78031101 or by email 4.7MB version

Alternatively, you can 4.7MB version now (in PDF format, 128 KB)

4.7MB version . A year-long campaign to raise awareness about the effectiveness of exercise in preventing and treating mild to moderate mental health problems including depression and anxiety

4.7MB version : Mental Health Action Week is the Mental Health Foundation's annual awareness-raising week, which has been running since the 1950s, and takes place during the week after Easter each year. In the last four years we have covered issues such as work-life balance, mental health in the workplace, friendship and stigma.

10 Ways to look after your Mental Health

Nacao

Nacao produce a range of resources, including leaflets, for children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism, or similar addictive problems.

 

North Tees

 

 

North Tees recently completed a pubs and clubs campaign around mental well-being, and by clicking on the link above you will be able to view a copy of the resources which were developed by young men leaving care system and mental health service users.

Alternatively you each of the links below take you to pdf versions of these very useful resources. There is a space in each to add your own logo, alongside the NHS Direct and NMHW logo's already included:

 

Obesity Toolkit

The National Heart Forum published an online toolkit: Lightening the Load: tackling overweight and obesity. This has now been revised in the light of NICE guidance and is being jointly published with the National Heart Forum, the Faculty of Public Health and the Department of Health.

Orchid Cancer Appeal

The Orchid Cancer Appeal produce some excellent resources on male-specific cancers. You can download some of their resources by clicking on the links below:

The Orchid Guide to Prostate Cancer

The Orchid Guid to Brachytherapy Treatment

The Orchid Guide to the PSA Test

Pack of Liars

Pack of Liars is a project funded by Arts Council England and backed by the Men's Health Forum, designed to get men writing.

Papyrus leaflets

PAPYRUS produces booklets and leaflets which may be useful for some.

  • Not Just A Cry For Help is a booklet for people who know someone who has made an attempt, or feels suicidal.
  • Thinking of Ending It All? is for you if you are thinking of taking your own life, or have already tried to do so. Single copies free of charge.
  • Listen To Me - a leaflet written by young people to help parents communicate with their children.
  • Coping with Exams Available as a folded leaflet or as a printed card which can be used as a bookmark.

Parents and teachers

These resources have been produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for parents and teachers:

Furthermore, the Royal College of Psychiatrists also produces a broad range of resources: Resource list

Patient Opinion

Patient Opinion is a new website set up specifically for patients and their carers to tell their stories of their hospital experiences in their own words and in their own time.  It is a simple and easy site to use and it is totally safe and confidential.  Patient Opinion is a social enterprise dedicated to improving the NHS by enabling Trusts to listen to patients and to respond to their concerns.  Patient Opinion is leading the way in using new technologies to enable patients and carers to directly influence the NHS so if you havae a story to tell - good, bad or mixed then log on today or telephone the freephone number 0845 113 0012 and tell us.

Pelvic Pain in Men

Please find above a link to a leaflet specifically made for the week on pelvic pain in men. This has been produced in collaboration with the Pelvin Pain Support Network: http://www.pelvicpain.org.uk/

PSNI Mental Wellbeing

The link above takes you too a document prepared by Tracey Reid, Chief Psychologist at the Police Service of Northern Ireland. It is an article exploring some of the issues relating to mental wellbeing, but in the form of a consultation between the practitioner and the client. It is like a script if you like with a little humour. It shows what the PSNI is actually doing for patients presenting with certain difficulties.

Real Men, Real Depression

The US National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is reaching out to educate the public about depression in men through its Real Men. Real Depression. campaign. The following links go to pdf's of the resources designed to support this campaign:

    - a fact sheet that summarizes what is known about depression in men

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    - a fact sheet that describes the symptoms and types of depression and effective treatments.

Rethink, Make a Fresh Start. An action pack for the forgotten generation

Have you had a mental illness for many years? Do you feel isolated in your community and unable to make the most of life? Well, read on — this action pack is for you.

Resources for older people from the Royal College of Psychiatrists:

You can get paper version from: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/info/pricelist

Individual copies are free, but please send an A5 stamped (27p postage) addressed envelope to:

 

Leaflets Department, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, 17 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PG

 

Tel: + 44 0(207) 235 2351 ext. 259; e-mail: leaflets@rcpsych.ac.uk

 

The Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion produce a broad range of resources including posters and leaflets focusing on the Poppy Appeal and the work of the Legion itself. By clicking on the link above you will find details of all the resources they are able to offer.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists

Professional & educational body for psychiatrists in the UK and Republic of Ireland.  They produce many resources, including books, audio cassettes and videos, and many leaflets which may be printed off their website. They also have several factsheets which may be printed off.

SANE

Offers downloadable factsheets (PDF format) on the following subjects:

While information on how to order hard copies of these leaflets can be found be clicking on the following link: Order Form

 

Somerset County Council - Pride Project

This project was initiated in Somerset, with these excellent resources being sent out to all schools in the county. These posters explore issues around masculinity, and can be downloaded for free by clicking on the links below:

Poster 1

Poster 2

 

http://www.sort-out-stress.co.uk/ 

This excellent website has been created specifically for men. It offers ideas and advice for dealing with stress and was put together with the help of young men in Camden, London. The website includes a link to a film specifically made by young men for young men that relates to dealing with depression.

Stress

Working together to reduce stress at work A guide for employees, produced by the HSE and Anderson Peak Performance:

www.andersonpeakperformance.co.uk

 

Resources from the Stroke Association

The Stroke Association produce six central resources that can be downloaded by clicking on the links below:


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Resources relating to their blood pressure campaign are available by clicking on the following link: Blood Pressure

Details of how you can order all of their resources are contained in the following document: Order Form

www.studentdepression.org

Is a project conceived as a way to try to reach and help those — especially young men — who do not easily access professional services or other forms of help for their depression, both by offering substantial information and self-help resources and by working to demystify services and challenge barriers to help-seeking.

Tackling work-related stress: a guide for employees

4 page A5 leaflet with the message that work-related stress is a symptom of an organisational problem, not an individual weakness.  Health & Safety Executive 2001

TOAST

The MHF are once more working closely with TOAST to ensure that the implications of obesity in terms of mental being. You can download supporting resources by clicking on the links below:

Water UK

Water UK have produced some very useful leaflets, that you can download and print off by clicking on the links below:

Who Cares? Information and support for carers of people with dementia: October 2005 (third revised) edition 

This booklet for carers gives information about dementia, caring for someone with dementia and the help available to carers.  Department of Health  November 2005.

White RIbbon Campaign UK

White RIbbon Campaign UK is a campaign involving men in eliminating violence against women. Wearing a white ribbon is a pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. In 2006 supporter events were held in over 120 towns and cities across the UK .

 

 

For further information about the white ribbon campaign see 4.7MB version

 

or email 4.7MB version

 

XY Toolkit

The XY Toolkit are based in Manchester, and focus on communicating  and working with young men.

Youth Access

 

Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people's information, advice, counselling and support services (YIACS). 

YIACS provide a combination of services under one roof to young people, including counselling, advice, information, outreach, and personal support (drop-in, befriending, informal support and sexual health).

If you are a young person, parent, carer or professional looking for your local youth information, advice, counselling and support service Search the Directory of Services

 

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Leaflets and resources to buy 

All Talk Productions

All Talk Productions are a Theatre In Health company with a five-year track record, who have since won various awards. All talk has a vast repertoire of plays to choose from and cover a wide and diverse selection of health issues (Usually taboo).

Boys Get Anorexia Too, Coping with Male Eating Disorders in the Family by: Jenny Langley

'The book is immensely reassuring to any parent who has experienced at first hand the problems that a young boy already caught up in the maelstrom of adolescence can both experience and cause when anorexia arrives. Any parent or carer concerned about a boy who may be developing or has already developed an eating disorder will find this book useful and supportive even when it is talking about the most difficult problems that affect sufferers and their families' - Signpost

You can contact the author at: jenny@boyaorexia.com

Coping with Depression - Audio Tape 

 

Talking Life, PO Box 1, Wirral L47 7DD

 

Two cassette audio-pack with advice about depression, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and relaxation. £8.50 for shorter version and £13.99 for two cassette version (p&p) included. (Cheques payable to 'Talking Life'). Tel: 0151 632 0662. 

 

Coping with Bereavement - Audio Tape

 

Talking Life, PO Box 1, Wirral L47 7DD

 

Audio-pack giving support, comfort and practical help for people who have been bereaved. £13.99 (p&p) included. (Cheques payable to 'Talking Life'). Tel: 0151-632 0662.

 

CragRats

 

By following on the link above you can find out more information on this training and theatre-in-education organisation which has productions available which deal with men's health issues.

Changing Minds Multimedia CD-Rom

 

This is for schools to make pupils more aware of their mental health. The new software has been developed following research carried out as part of the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Changing Minds anti-stigma campaign. It is aimed at 13-17 year-olds and includes quizzes, interviews and articles. Topics covered include stress, eating disorders, self-harm and depression. It costs £14.99 from the Royal College of Psychiatrists  Tel: 020 7235 2351  

 

The Comic Company

Men! Mind Your Health is a brilliant new resources explaining the basics - what men can do to improve their chances of a longer, healthier (and probably happier) life. The resources consist of a poster and leaflet.

Don't Die of Embarrassment

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Men's Health Week launch in pictures
NMHW - Event Summaries
NMHW2007 and the Gender Duty
Contents of the Resource Pack
National Men's Health Week 2007 - Resource Pack
Register of Events
Resources
Diversity
Factsheets
Men's Health Week 2007: Men and Long Term Conditions
How to use the NMHW2007 Resource Pack