Thanks to friends, family and Movember, Rob Matthews is living life to the full again.
A Scot who attempted to take his own life after feeling he was at a “point of no return” said he’s still here thanks to his family, friends and Movember. Rob Matthews, 24, struggled with his mental health after leaving university and while in a toxic relationship.
It was at this point he decided to share his story on social media - and with the help of his loved ones, he raised £2,000 for Movember ahead of the marathons, which he completed in May this year. “The things that come up when typing mental health online are often based around women, there’s not a lot about men.”
He said revealing he had tried to take his own life was “a shock” for a lot of people close to him who “didn’t have any idea” about what he had been going through. Talking about what Movember has taught him, Rob said it’s important “to always ask twice” - and never stop at a superficial answer someone might give.
For him, Movember and the awareness it raises are key as he declared: “Movember is the reason my mum and dad still have a son. Rob added: “Everything is a blessing now, because I shouldn’t be here. And I’m very lucky that my attempt was unsuccessful so that I’m still here. You never truly know what anyone is going through, so therefore give people time and space.” He continued: “You have a choice to turn your pain into purpose.”
Movember also said a boy born in the UK in 2021 will be expected to live 5.1 years less than a girl. The charity added two in five men in the country die prematurely from largely preventable reasons. And despite advancements in healthcare, the UK is one of only two countries in the G7 where male life expectancy has decreased since 2012.
Movember has raised over £873.9 million for men’s health, with funds helping deliver more than 1,320 men’s health projects around the world. In the UK, one of the examples is Ahead of the Game, a youth and mental health programme that teaches players, parents, coaches, umpires and volunteers to understand mental health, build mental fitness and strengthen resilience. Thanks to the programme layers learn how to deal with challenges in both sport and life.
What is the ALEC model? Having conversations about mental health can make a crucial difference and may just save a life. Movember recommends following the ALEC model to help navigate a conversation with someone who may be struggling. It means:
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