The Power of Vulnerability: MENtion It

Trigger warning: discussions of mental health. MENtion it is dedicated to encourage men to speak openly about their mental health, and challenging the stigma that often surrounds these conversations.

VP Wellbeing and Diversity

Trigger warning: discussions of mental health. MENtion it is dedicated to encourage men to speak openly about their mental health, and challenging the stigma that often surrounds these conversations. However, sometimes this is easier said than done. Being vulnerable should not be seen as a weakness, as it is a strength and something to be proud of.  

There have been a variety of celebrities that have stood up and used their platforms to break the stigma and speak about their experiences with their mental health. If you are interested in hearing their stories, click the link below their names.  

  • Sir Lenny Henry  

*trigger warning: discussions about depression and bullying* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHL2VQcxZJw 

  • Stormzy  

*trigger warning: discussions about depression* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUMyMJayhbc 

  • Michael Phelps  

“Vulnerability is a good thing”.  

*trigger warning: discussions of depression* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QprnbhJhRMU  

  • Chris Evans  

*trigger warning: discussions of depression and anxiety* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ4u7QWi_a0 

  • Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson  

*trigger warning: discussions of depression* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVc0592Je_o 

  • Ethan Payne ‘Bezingha’  

*trigger warning: discussions of depression, suicide and binge drinking* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkEK_9fkn8c 

  • Ryan Reynolds  

*trigger warning: discussions about anxiety* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4lxVY4sNRA  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Fx-4HYq7Q 

  • Danny Dyer  

*trigger warning: discussions of male abandonment and psychiatric units* 

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/danny-dyer-how-to-be-a-man  

  • Dr Alex George  

*Trigger warning: discussions of mental health*  

https://mentalhealthspeakers.co.uk/speaker/dr-alex-george 

 

Mettle: Mental Fitness for Men  

This app was founded by Dr Alex George and Bear Grylls OBE and Mettle is the first Mental Fitness App for Men. Their purpose: “Mettle exists to help every man be the best version of himself. We believe if men are better, the world is better.” 

Find out more: https://bemettle.com/  

 

REMEMBER: your mental health is important! Even if you do not want to openly speak out, if you need any further support, please email Wellbeing at wellbeing@rhul.ac.uk - they are always there to support you.