Caring is about sharing: Tom Conlon's support group encourages men to open about their mental health

Marjorie Brennan meets psychotherapist Tom Conlon, who is establishing a men’s support group to help them to talk to one another and share stories

WHEN it comes to mental health issues, “it’s good to talk” is a phrase that we hear with increasing frequency. However, sharing our mental health difficulties isn’t always easy, particularly for men, who have long been conditioned by society to suppress their emotions.