International Men's Day: 'We're facing a hidden mental health crisis'

It's International Men's Day on Sunday and this year's theme is Zero Male Suicide.

Dr Ben Hine, professor of Applied Psychology at the University of West London, has led a comprehensive study called Lost dads: The Fathers and Family Breakdown, Separation, and Divorce Project (FBSD), which uncovers the hidden public health crisis affecting men following a family breakdown.

The work also explores the links between family breakdown, family court involvement, and mental health issues for fathers.

He spoke about his findings, and the crucial links he found between separated male parents and suicide, with BBC Radio London's Shay Kaur Grewal.

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