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YOUNG AT
HEART
Many men over the age of 50 can
experience significant mental health
difficulties, particularly in regard to isolation,
depression and risk of suicide. Many older
men are reluctant to seek help from health
or social services and also find that what is
offered by older people's organisations do
not meet their needs.
Men in general and older men tend to hide
how they may be feeling. This is often due
to cultural ideas about manhood suggesting
that men should keep their feelings to
themselves and that mental health problems
are a sign of personal weakness.
Men who hold on strongly to these
traditional ideas about masculinity may be
reluctant to seek help or even admit to
feeling sad. They may focus on physical
symptoms rather than their emotions. They
may also not recognise the signs of
depression.
(MensLine Australia)
Greypower National Office
An advocacy organisation promoting the
welfare and well-being of all those citizens
in the 50 plus age group.
Ph: 0800 473 979 www.greypower.co.nz
Age Concern Hawkes Bay and Napier
Ph: (06) 870 9060 | 06-842 1346
www.ageconcern.org.nz
Enliven
Ph: (06) 281 2534
www.psec.org.nz/enliven
SeniorLine
A national information service for those over
65 to help navigate the health system.
www.seniorline.org.nz
Dementia HB
admin@dementiahb.org.nz
Hastings 06 878 7502 Napier 06 834 0417
Think about volunteering with a local group, ask for advice, give back to
your community, be active and seek new challenges, stay connected with
your community.
