Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health with Mike McCarthy

Mike McCarthy is a seasoned UK journalist who made his mark at the BBC and Sky News, tackling some of the most gripping stories of our time. After the heartbreaking loss of his son Ross to suicide, Mike shifted his focus from journalism to becoming a passionate mental health advocate. He’s now on a mission to raise awareness and support those struggling with mental health issues, drawing from his personal experiences to drive meaningful change.In this episode, Kerrie sits down with Mike for a touching and open conversation about grief, community, and mental health. Mike shares the gut-wrenching story of losing his son Ross to suicide and how that tragedy spurred him into action. They chat about various initiatives Mike's involved in, like the "Baton of Hope" campaign, which aims to spotlight suicide prevention, and the Talk Clubs he's helped set up across the UK. These clubs provide a welcoming space for men to talk openly about their feelings. Mike emphasizes the need for more open dialogue about mental health and sheds light on the pressing issue of suicide, advocating for societal change and better support systems.Sheffield Talk Club: https://www.swfccp.co.uk/talk-club***Thank you for listening to Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton.Kerrie Atherton is an inspiring speaker and supporter of her community. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.With thanks to:Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel PrattEditing & Production: Matthew Bliss ([email protected])Mentioned in this episode:Advertise with Stories of Hope PodcastHere at Stories of Hope, Kerrie Atherton's mission is to give people a platform to share their stories of hope with the world and we also want to provide the same chance to businesses that are passionate about mental health and want to support the podcast. If you'd like to partner with Stories of Hope and advertise your services on this podcast, send a message to [email protected] with your details.Kerrie Atherton Offers Counselling Sessions to Support YouIf the topics discussed in this episode resonate with you and you'd like to talk to someone, Kerrie Atherton is available for counselling sessions. Click the link to book a session with Kerrie today.Book a Session with Kerrie Today