14 August 2018
According to survey more young men harming themselves
By YPG
PRESS RELEASE – A poll recently conducted by three leading youth charities – the Mix, Self-Harm and Young Minds – found that out of the 500 men aged between 16–24 who were surveyed, 24% admitted to deliberately harming themselves.
According to a YouGov poll, one in four men is turning to self-harm due to depression, anxiety, and stress. Many men who were surveyed said that they would turn to over-exercising, hair-pulling and take drugs when they felt under pressure. 21% would drink heavily, 19% would punch walls as an outlet for stress and 16% would turn to controlled eating.
These statistics are a clear sign that women are not the only victims of depression and stress; but an increasing number of men are suffering from mental health issues, too. From image insecurities to today’s pressures on young people, more people are succumbing to symptoms of depression and anxiety, among others.
Dr. Marc Bush, a senior policy adviser at Young Minds, said: “Young men can find it hard to express their emotions because they need to be lads and have a sense of belonging. But they can have lots of issues with self-esteem and then have difficulty processing their emotions.”
He also said more needs to be done to raise awareness about young men’s mental health so that they feel comfortable to talk about what they are going through and learn ways to cope with it.
The Youth Power Group (YPG Saint Lucia) is the biggest youth network in the country and is present in various other countries, the Youth Power Group `s aim is to help young people overcome their problems and become the best version of themselves. With empowering and inspirational weekly meetings and youth mentors on hand to help, the youth group is dedicated to ensuring youths live happy and fulfilling lives.
We have many youths who went through many problems and managed to overcome them with the support and advice provided by the YPG Saint Lucia, as you can check the link below:
JACKIE CLAVIER WENT THROUGH MANY PROBLEMS IN HER LIFE, HERE IS HOW SHE OVERCAME IT
https://www.stlucianewsonline.com/i-wished-to-see-my-mother-dead-a-ypg-story/
If you know any young person who is going through a problem, or if you are a young person and you are facing a hard time, come to the YPG Saint Lucia and learn to become the best version of you! Sunday Live takes place every Sunday at 1 pm and Real Talk is every Tuesday at 5:30 pm.
If you would like to speak to an adviser regarding the YPG Saint Lucia, please call our helpline on (758) 730-4040 or visit us a #25 Brazil Street opposite Derek Walcott Square from Monday to Sunday.
The Youth Power Group will hold the event named “Life’s Worth Living” on the 26th of August at the Town Hall in Castries at 1 pm.
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