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Call for photographers to shine a light on masculinity
Press releases • Mar 30, 2017 12:51 BST
Recent UK figures show that men are three times more likely than women to take their own life, and less likely to talk to anyone about going through depression. The Calm Photography Movement has been founded in partnership with LYNX to spark conversation about masculinity, mental health and self-expression through photography, in aid of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).
19 NOV: Top artists release exclusive 'Torch Songs' for CALM
Press releases • Nov 18, 2016 18:15 GMT
To mark International Men’s Day on 19 November 2016, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) has launched Torch Songs, a new campaign that celebrates the power of music to lift us out of life’s low points.
TheLADbible launches mental health campaign “U OK M8?”
Press releases • Sep 12, 2016 15:34 BST
“We’re aiming to generate more data-driven insight into male mental health and anxiety than has ever been achieved before.” - Ian Moore, editorial director TheLADbible Group TheLADbible Group is launching “UOKM8?” a three-month campaign to raise awareness of male mental health issues. We’re aiming to develop the broadest understanding of mental health and suicide risk in the UK.
Powerful film breaks the silence of male suicide
Press releases • Sep 09, 2016 15:34 BST
For World Suicide Prevention Day, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) has released a powerful film that breaks the silence surrounding suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
Family football tournament to raise awareness of male suicide
Press releases • Aug 02, 2016 13:25 BST
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Arsenal in the Community and QPR Community Trust have teamed up with local dad Giancarlo Gaglione to host a five-a-side World Cup football tournament to raise awareness of male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. The event will take place in north London this Sunday, 7 August.
LONDONERS URGED TO ‘MIND THE CHAP’ DURING MEN’S HEALTH WEEK (Embargoed 16.06.16 00:01)
Press releases • Jun 15, 2016 17:16 BST
*Embargoed 16.06.2016 00:01* Today TOPMAN, Octopus Investments and the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) join forces to highlight the prevalence of male suicide, the single biggest killer of men aged under 45.
‘BIGGER ISSUES’ CAMPAIGN SEES 45% INCREASE IN AWARENESS OF MALE SUICIDE
Press releases • Dec 22, 2015 11:09 GMT
CALM's November #BiggerIssues campaign with male grooming brand, Lynx, successful, raising awareness that suicide is the biggest single killer of men aged under 45 by a massive 45%. A YouGov poll in October 2015 showed that awareness stood at 20% of UK adults. The poll was repeated on 15-16th December revealing that awareness across the country rose to 29%.
42% OF UK MEN HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE
Press releases • Nov 02, 2015 00:05 GMT
42% OF UK MEN HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE As research reveals shock statistics, a hard-hitting new advertising campaign - 'Bigger Issues' - highlights silent scourge that costs thousands of lives every year. Lynx and Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) join forces to raise awareness of the single biggest killer of UK men aged under 45.
Single Biggest Killer of Men Aged Under 45, Male Suicide in England and Wales Hit 15-Year High
Press releases • Feb 19, 2015 12:12 GMT
Responding to suicide statistics released today by the Office for National Statistics, CALM, the charity dedicated to preventing male suicide in the UK, called upon the Government to take comprehensive action to tackle what is now the UK’s single biggest killer of men aged under 45 and recognise the enormity of gender problem as ratio of male to female deaths shows sustained rise over 30 years.
Male Suicides in England and Wales Hit 15-Year High
Press releases • Oct 29, 2014 15:36 GMT
CALM, the charity dedicated to preventing male suicide in the UK, call upon the government to finally take action to comprehensively tackle what is now the UK’s single biggest killer of men aged under 45.