“The “shame” of opening up about what’s going on in our heads still plagues men and hinders mental health transparency, but I’d like to think it’s getting better. I guess as we continue to drive into a more connected world people are more open to sharing all aspects of their life? The good and the bad.”

“I can’t think of a place where it’s easy. Positives for me at the moment are trying to keep a regular routine, good diet and gym as I’ve not found anything help me as much as this.”

“I’m not immune to the quick fixes offered by drug taking and alcohol consumption. There is an appeal in escaping the world I may find myself trapped in through taking these routes, yet I am aware that ultimately they often end up doing far more harm than good - it can be difficult, however, to ignore these options when you feel so isolated.”

“I think that in urban areas such as London, men are more likely to talk about their mental health. Having lived in both the countryside and a city I feel like the progress has not been as noticeable the countryside.”

“I definitely feel our generation has allowed men to be more open and honest about their emotions. That being said, I wouldn't say we’ve totally lost the stigma surrounding men talking about their mental health. I know friends of mine who have clearly struggled but don’t feel they can open up without being judged for it. I think upbringing has a lot to do with it too, having a strong male role model is a great thing, but if that figure doesn’t teach you to open up it can have a huge impact a young adult’s honesty with themselves.”