The latest episode of the *Mind Your Mind* podcast, in collaboration with Roehampton University, focuses on Men’s Mental Health Month.
This episode explores the unique challenges men face regarding mental health, exploring societal pressures, stigma, and barriers to seeking help.
Featuring interviews with Mental Health Advisor Joe McCoy and the Student Wellbeing Officer Colin Bailey, the discussion sheds light on how early intervention, community support, and open conversations can break down stigmas surrounding men’s mental wellness. Listeners will gain insights into practical mental health strategies tailored for men, encouraging self-care and emotional resilience.
Colin Bailey is ’s Chief Wellness Officer and has personally trained in excess of 1,400 people in MHFA England’s Mental Health First Aid skills. Seven times the “UK Independent Life Coach of the Year”, Colin was also honoured as Mental Health Professional of the Year in 2020. As an internationally sought-after speaker on the topic of wellness, Colin has graced global stages, including twice presenting at the United Nations established University for Peace’s Gross Global Happiness summits in Costa Rica. Colin is also a #1 best-selling author, with his first book,
Colin is also a Wellbeing Officer and MHFA Trainer for the University of Roehampton.
Joe McCoy has been in the health and fitness industry for over 9 years before he moved into the caring profession in 2013. He started working as a Health Care Assistant in Ireland and then moved to London in 2015 to study and eventually practice as a Mental Health Nurse.
He has experience working in addictions and detox along with general psychiatry wards caring for people in inpatient settings before moving into the higher education sector when he now practices as a mental health advisor (MHA) supporting students with their mental health journey.