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Joe Marler and Tony Bellew tackle “man up” culture as new campaign reveals 94% of UK men have faced a dark period mentally and 42% have sadly lost a male friend to suicide

Stuart Mitchell

Former England rugby player Joe Marler, and boxing champion Tony Bellew join forces with fashion brand Jacamo and men’s suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club to shine a light on the pressures men face around masculinity and mental health. To tackle this head on, the two sporting figures renowned for their physical toughness have launched Man vs Nature, an initiative that is challenging outdated ideas of masculinity and encourages men to reconsider what strength means, asking whether admitting “I’m struggling” can take more bravery than facing a physical trial, and…

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England rugby legend Joe Marler fronts national campaign to modernise masculinity after study reveals men struggle to compliment their mates

Stuart Mitchell

Joe Marler’s nationwide initiative challenges the unspoken ‘boy code’ after a study revealed that a staggering 21% of UK men cannot remember the last time they received a compliment. Furthermore, three per cent claim they have never received praise in their entire life. According to the concept of “Boy Code,” coined by psychologists such as Dr. William Pollack, boys from an early age are often socialised to be tough, independent, stoic, and dominant, which can make some men less likely to express emotions openly – including giving compliments – because…

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