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The Silent Struggle: An Interactive Report on Men's Mental Health body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #343a40; } .chart-container { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 300px; max-height: 400px; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .chart-container { height: 350px; } } .factor-card { transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; } .factor-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1); } .path-step { border-left: 4px solid #495057; } .path-step::before { content: attr(data-step); position: absolute; left: -22px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 40px; height: 40px; background-color: #495057; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.25rem; } .loading-spinner { border: 4px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); border-left-color: #495057; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; animation: spin 1s linear infinite; } @keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

<header class="bg-[#343a40] text-white text-center py-12 px-4"> <h1 class="text-4xl md:text-6xl font-black tracking-tighter mb-2">Unmasking the Struggle</h1> <p class="text-lg md:text-xl font-light text-gray-300 max-w-3xl mx-auto">An interactive look at the mental health crisis facing men aged 50 and over in the United Kingdom.</p> </header> <main class="container mx-auto px-4 md:px-8 py-12"> <section id="stats" class="mb-20"> <div class="text-center mb-10"> <h2 class="text-3xl font-bold mb-2">The Hidden Crisis By The Numbers</h2> <p class="text-gray-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto">The scale of the challenge is significant. These headline statistics reveal a widespread issue that affects millions, yet often remains in the shadows.</p> </div> <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8 text-center"> <div class="bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg"> <p class="text-6xl font-black text-[#495057]" data-target="50">0</p> <p class="text-lg text-gray-700 mt-2 font-bold">% of men</p> <p class="text-gray-600">in the UK have experienced a mental health problem.</p> </div> <div class="bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg"> <p class="text-6xl font-black text-[#495057]" data-target="8">0</p> <p class="text-lg text-gray-700 mt-2 font-bold">Million People</p> <p class="text-gray-600">over 55 are affected by anxiety & depression.</p> </div> <div class="bg-white p-8 rounded-lg shadow-lg"> <p class="text-6xl font-black text-[#495057]" data-target="22">0</p> <p class="text-lg text-gray-700 mt-2 font-bold">% of men 65+</p> <p class="text-gray-600">are living with diagnosable depression.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section id="fifties-focus" class="mb-20"> <div class="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 md:p-8"> <div class="text-center mb-8"> <h2 class="text-3xl font-bold mb-2">The Fifties: A Period of Unique Strain</h2> <p class="text-gray-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto">Men in their fifties face a confluence of pressures, from career and health changes to new family responsibilities. The data below highlights key challenges reported by this specific group over the past year, illustrating a period of significant psychological strain.</p> </div> <div class="chart-container"> <canvas id="symptomsChart"></canvas> </div> </div> </section> <section id="factors" class="mb-20"> <div class="text-center mb-10"> <h2 class="text-3xl font-bold mb-2">Why Men Struggle: A Web of Interconnected Factors</h2> <p class="text-gray-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto">The difficulties are not random; they stem from a complex interplay of cultural norms, life events, and health realities. Explore the cards below to understand the key drivers behind the crisis.</p> </div> <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-8"> <div class="factor-card bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-[#343a40] mb-3">Societal Pressures</h3> <p class="text-gray-600">The "stiff upper lip" culture discourages showing emotion, creating a major barrier to acknowledging distress or seeking help.</p> </div> <div class="factor-card bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-[#343a40] mb-3">Major Life Transitions</h3> <p class="text-gray-600">Retirement can mean a loss of identity, while bereavement and new caring duties for family add immense emotional stress.</p> </div> <div class="factor-card bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-[#343a40] mb-3">Loneliness & Isolation</h3> <p class="text-gray-600">Shrinking social circles increase the risk of loneliness, a potent trigger for depression, anxiety, and physical health decline.</p> </div> <div class="factor-card bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-[#343a40] mb-3">Physical Health Decline</h3> <p class="text-gray-600">The mental toll of managing chronic pain and long-term illnesses is significant, often leading to feelings of hopelessness.</p> </div> <div class="factor-card bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-[#343a40] mb-3">Financial Pressures</h3> <p class="text-gray-600">Anxiety over fixed incomes and rising living costs is a constant source of stress that directly impacts mental wellbeing.</p> </div> <div class="factor-card bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md"> <h3 class="text-xl font-bold text-[#343a40] mb-3">Barriers to Support</h3> <p class="text-gray-600">Many men don't recognize symptoms or know where to turn. A lack of culturally sensitive talking therapies creates further hurdles.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section id="suicide" class="mb-20 bg-[#212529] text-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 md:p-8"> <div class="text-center mb-8"> <h2 class="text-3xl font-bold mb-2 text-red-400">The Tragic Reality of Suicide</h2> <p class="text-gray-300 max-w-3xl mx-auto">The most devastating indicator of this crisis is the disproportionately high rate of suicide among men. The data is a stark reminder of the life-and-death stakes involved and the urgent need for intervention.</p> </div> <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 items-center"> <div class="text-center md:text-left"> <p class="text-7xl font-black text-[#dc3545]">75%</p> <p class="text-2xl text-gray-200 mb-6">of all suicides in the UK are by males.</p> <p class="text-gray-300 leading-relaxed">Men in the 45-64 age group have the highest suicide rate, a clear indicator of a demographic at extreme risk. This vulnerability highlights a critical period where life stressors may peak while support networks are at their lowest.</p> </div> <div class="chart-container"> <canvas id="suicideRateChart"></canvas> </div> </div> </section> <section id="support-path" class="pb-16"> <div class="text-center mb-12"> <h2 class="text-3xl font-bold mb-2">Breaking the Silence: Pathways to Support</h2> <p class="text-gray-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto">Hope and help are available. Recognizing the problem is the first step, and knowing where to turn is the second. Taking action is a sign of strength.</p> </div> <div class="max-w-2xl mx-auto"> <div class="relative pl-12 py-6 path-step" data-step="1"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold">Talk to Your GP</h3> <p class="text-gray-700 mt-1">Your General Practitioner is the most crucial first point of contact. They can provide an initial assessment and refer you to specialized mental health services.</p> </div> <div class="relative pl-12 py-6 path-step" data-step="2"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold">Contact a Helpline</h3> <p class="text-gray-700 mt-1">Organizations like Samaritans and CALM offer confidential, immediate support and a wealth of information. They are a vital lifeline.</p> </div> <div class="relative pl-12 py-6 path-step" data-step="3"> <h3 class="text-2xl font-bold">Find Peer Support</h3> <p class="text-gray-700 mt-1">Connecting with others who have similar experiences can be profoundly empowering. Men-specific groups provide safe, non-judgmental spaces to talk.</p> </div> </div> <div class="mt-12 text-center bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-lg max-w-4xl mx-auto"> <h4 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4 text-[#495057]">Key Support Contacts</h4> <div class="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 text-gray-800"> <div><strong class="block">Samaritans</strong> Call 116 123 <button data-org="Samaritans" class="learn-more-btn ml-1 text-[#6c757d] hover:text-[#495057] transition-colors duration-200 text-sm font-semibold">✨ Learn More</button><div id="Samaritans-summary" class="summary-output text-xs text-gray-600 mt-1 hidden"></div></div> <div><strong class="block">CALM</strong> thecalmzone.net</div> <div><strong class="block">Age UK</strong> 0800 678 1602 <button data-org="Age UK" class="learn-more-btn ml-1 text-[#6c757d] hover:text-[#495057] transition-colors duration-200 text-sm font-semibold">✨ Learn More</button><div id="Age UK-summary" class="summary-output text-xs text-gray-600 mt-1 hidden"></div></div> <div><strong class="block">Mind</strong> mind.org.uk</div> <div><strong class="block">Andy's Man Club</strong> andysmanclub.co.uk</div> <div><strong class="block">Directions For Men</strong> directionsformen.org.uk</div> <div><strong class="block">HUMEN</strong> wearehumen.org</div> <div><strong class="block">NHS 111</strong> For urgent advice</div> </div> </div> <div class="mt-12 bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-lg max-w-2xl mx-auto text-center"> <h4 class="text-xl font-bold mb-4 text-[#495057]">✨ Get Conversation Starters</h4> <p class="text-gray-600 mb-4">Struggling to find the words? Let us help you craft a simple, empathetic way to start a conversation about your mental health with a GP or a trusted friend.</p> <button id="generateConversationStartersBtn" class="bg-[#495057] text-white px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold hover:bg-[#6c757d] transition-colors duration-300 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto"> <span id="starterButtonText">Generate Starters</span> <div id="starterLoadingSpinner" class="loading-spinner ml-2 hidden"></div> </button> <div id="conversationStartersOutput" class="mt-6 p-4 bg-gray-100 rounded-lg text-left hidden"></div> </div> </section> <section id="wellbeing-tip" class="pb-16 mb-20"> <div class="bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-lg max-w-2xl mx-auto text-center"> <h2 class="text-3xl font-bold mb-4">✨ Your Daily Wellbeing Tip</h2> <p class="text-gray-600 mb-6">Receive a concise, practical tip to boost your mental well-being, specifically tailored for older men in the UK. A little daily encouragement can go a long way.</p> <button id="generateWellbeingTipBtn" class="bg-[#495057] text-white px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold hover:bg-[#6c757d] transition-colors duration-300 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto"> <span id="wellbeingTipButtonText">Generate Tip</span> <div id="wellbeingTipLoadingSpinner" class="loading-spinner ml-2 hidden"></div> </button> <div id="wellbeingTipOutput" class="mt-6 p-4 bg-gray-100 rounded-lg text-left hidden"></div> </div> </section> <section id="personal-reflection" class="pb-16 mb-20"> <div class="bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-lg max-w-2xl mx-auto text-center"> <h2 class="text-3xl font-bold mb-4">✨ Your Space for Reflection</h2> <p class="text-gray-600 mb-6">Sometimes, simply articulating how you feel can be helpful. Share a brief thought or feeling, and our system can provide a supportive reflection.</p> <textarea id="reflectionInput" class="w-full p-4 border border-gray-300 rounded-lg focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-[#6c757d] mb-4 text-gray-700" rows="4" placeholder="e.g., 'I've been feeling quite isolated since retiring,' or 'My mood has been low for a few weeks.'"></textarea> <button id="getReflectionButton" class="bg-[#495057] text-white px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold hover:bg-[#6c757d] transition-colors duration-300 flex items-center justify-center mx-auto"> <span id="reflectionButtonText">Get a Reflection</span> <div id="reflectionLoadingSpinner" class="loading-spinner ml-2 hidden"></div> </button> <div id="reflectionOutput" class="mt-6 p-4 bg-gray-100 rounded-lg text-left hidden"></div> </div> </section> </main> <footer class="bg-[#343a40] text-white text-center py-6 px-4"> <p class="font-bold">Talking is a strength. You are not alone.</p> <p class="text-sm text-gray-400 mt-2">Data sourced from Office for National Statistics, Age UK, and other public health bodies.</p> </footer> <script> document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => { const counters = document.querySelectorAll('[data-target]'); const speed = 200; const animateCounter = (counter) => { const target = +counter.getAttribute('data-target'); const updateCount = () => { const count = +counter.innerText; const inc = target / speed; if (count < target) { counter.innerText = Math.ceil(count + inc); setTimeout(updateCount, 1); } else { counter.innerText = target; } }; updateCount(); }; const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { entries.forEach(entry => { if (entry.isIntersecting) { animateCounter(entry.target); observer.unobserve(entry.target); } }); }, { threshold: 0.8 }); counters.forEach(counter => { observer.observe(counter); }); function wrapLabel(label) { const maxLength = 16; if (typeof label !== 'string' || label.length <= maxLength) return label; const words = label.split(' '); const lines = []; let currentLine = ''; words.forEach(word => { if ((currentLine + ' ' + word).trim().length > maxLength) { lines.push(currentLine.trim()); currentLine = word; } else { currentLine = (currentLine + ' ' + word).trim(); } }); if (currentLine) lines.push(currentLine.trim()); return lines; } const tooltipTitleCallback = (tooltipItems) => { const item = tooltipItems[0]; let label = item.chart.data.labels[item.dataIndex]; return Array.isArray(label) ? label.join(' ') : label; }; const defaultChartOptions = { responsive: true, maintainAspectRatio: false, plugins: { legend: { display: false }, tooltip: { callbacks: { title: tooltipTitleCallback }, backgroundColor: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)', titleFont: { size: 14 }, bodyFont: { size: 12 }, padding: 10, boxPadding: 4, } } }; const symptomsChartCtx = document.getElementById('symptomsChart').getContext('2d'); new Chart(symptomsChartCtx, { type: 'bar', data: { labels: [wrapLabel('Feeling More Anxious'), wrapLabel('Not Sleeping Well'), wrapLabel('Less Motivated for Hobbies')], datasets: [{ label: '% Reporting Issue', data: [42, 39, 41], backgroundColor: ['#6c757d', '#495057', '#343a40'], borderRadius: 4, barPercentage: 0.6, }] }, options: { ...defaultChartOptions, indexAxis: 'y', scales: { x: { beginAtZero: true, max: 50, grid: { color: '#e9ecef' }, ticks: { color: '#495057', callback: v => v + '%' } }, y: { grid: { display: false }, ticks: { color: '#343a40', font: { weight: 'bold' } } } } } }); const suicideRateChartCtx = document.getElementById('suicideRateChart').getContext('2d'); new Chart(suicideRateChartCtx, { type: 'bar', data: { labels: ['Men 45-49', 'Men 45-64', 'All Males', 'All Females'], datasets: [{ label: 'Deaths per 100,000 (2023)', data: [25.5, 22.4, 17.4, 5.7], backgroundColor: ['#dc3545', '#c92a39', '#b82534', '#a3202e'], borderRadius: 4, barPercentage: 0.6 }] }, options: { ...defaultChartOptions, scales: { y: { beginAtZero: true, grid: { color: 'rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1)' }, ticks: { color: '#f8f9fa' } }, x: { grid: { display: false }, ticks: { color: '#f8f9fa' } } } } }); // Gemini API Integration - Conversation Starters const generateConversationStartersBtn = document.getElementById('generateConversationStartersBtn'); const starterButtonText = document.getElementById('starterButtonText'); const starterLoadingSpinner = document.getElementById('starterLoadingSpinner'); const conversationStartersOutput = document.getElementById('conversationStartersOutput'); generateConversationStartersBtn.addEventListener('click', async () => { starterButtonText.textContent = 'Generating...'; starterLoadingSpinner.classList.remove('hidden'); conversationStartersOutput.classList.add('hidden'); conversationStartersOutput.innerHTML = ''; let chatHistory = []; const prompt = "Generate 3-4 short, empathetic, and direct conversation starters for an older man (50+) in the UK to use when discussing mental health concerns (like anxiety, low mood, or loneliness) with his GP or a trusted friend/family member. Focus on breaking the 'stiff upper lip' stereotype. Format as a bulleted list."; chatHistory.push({ role: "user", parts: [{ text: prompt }] }); const payload = { contents: chatHistory }; const apiKey = ""; const apiUrl = `https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/models/gemini-2.0-flash:generateContent?key=${apiKey}`; try { const response = await fetch(apiUrl, { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(payload) }); const result = await response.json(); if (result.candidates && result.candidates.length > 0 && result.candidates[0].content && result.candidates[0].content.parts && result.candidates[0].content.parts.length > 0) { const text = result.candidates[0].content.parts[0].text; conversationStartersOutput.innerHTML = `<p class="font-bold mb-2">Here are some ideas to get started:</p>${text.replace(/\n/g, '<br>')}`; conversationStartersOutput.classList.remove('hidden'); } else { conversationStartersOutput.innerHTML = '<p class="text-red-500">Error generating starters. Please try again.</p>'; conversationStartersOutput.classList.remove('hidden'); } } catch (error) { conversationStartersOutput.innerHTML = `<p class="text-red-500">Failed to connect to the service. Please check your network.</p>`; conversationStartersOutput.classList.remove('hidden'); } finally { starterButtonText.textContent = 'Generate Starters'; starterLoadingSpinner.classList.add('hidden'); } }); // Gemini API Integration - Support Service Sum

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