This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond, they ask the question "is it okay to be masculine?". Joined by unlikely Love Island-er, Doctor, and the UK's Ambassador for Mental Health Dr Alex George, they pick apart questions on toxic masculinity, what it means to be a man today, and what do you do if you don't feel like the world belongs to you anymore.
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If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following organisations:
Samaritans.
You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.
SANEline.
You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.
You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).
You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.
Shout.
You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
