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n2doc

(47,953 posts)
Wed Jan 15, 2014, 09:58 AM Jan 2014

Socialising in pubs ‘boosts mens’ mental health’

MEN now have the perfect ­excuse to sneak off for a crafty pint with their mates – ­research has found that going down the pub can be good for their mental health.

The study revealed that men drinking with friends in the pub reported positive effects on their mental wellbeing, allowing them to open up and talk about their emotions – traditionally a masculine ­taboo in Scotland.

Sharing a round of drinks also helped them look out for each other and lift their spirits, according to research in the West of Scotland.

But the study also acknowledged the dangers that buying rounds encouraged men to perhaps drink more, with many of those questioned consuming harmful or hazardous amounts of alcohol.

It is hoped the findings will help inform new approaches to reducing dangerous drinking levels, while understanding the more positive and sociable aspects of alcohol.

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http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/socialising-in-pubs-boosts-mens-mental-health-1-3265049

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Socialising in pubs ‘boosts mens’ mental health’ (Original Post) n2doc Jan 2014 OP
Did they tell the study underwriters what they were going to do with the money? KurtNYC Jan 2014 #1
Wish I knew of such a pub in my neighborhood aint_no_life_nowhere Jan 2014 #2
my husband is retired and has some mobility problems but he goes for a couple of beers with CTyankee Jan 2014 #3
It's hard to connect with other people in the U.S. these days. dawg Jan 2014 #4

KurtNYC

(14,549 posts)
1. Did they tell the study underwriters what they were going to do with the money?
Wed Jan 15, 2014, 10:22 AM
Jan 2014

"We're going to buy rounds at the pub and see if it lifts men's spirits."

Yes we really need to solve that mystery...here is $200,000

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
2. Wish I knew of such a pub in my neighborhood
Wed Jan 15, 2014, 04:25 PM
Jan 2014

When I was working more than 12 hours a day as an attorney and under a lot of stress I used to visit lots of bars (in southern California) but the mood inside was usually morose, with each drinker in his/her own private world. Occasional camaraderie and joking would break out among the patrons but such moments were exceptional.

CTyankee

(63,771 posts)
3. my husband is retired and has some mobility problems but he goes for a couple of beers with
Wed Jan 15, 2014, 05:01 PM
Jan 2014

buddies at a local pub every Friday afternoon. I'm not very interested in going to pubs and so Ithink it is fine that he has a place to go and unwind. HIs friends are very nice people and I like them when I do get to meet them. It's a friendly place, too. I'm glad such places exist.

dawg

(10,610 posts)
4. It's hard to connect with other people in the U.S. these days.
Wed Jan 15, 2014, 05:58 PM
Jan 2014

There isn't much sense of community, and it's hard to make new friends once you're an adult. Everyone is busy with their families and, if they are lucky, the friends they made many years ago.

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