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Hollyoaks star breaks silence on sexual abuse at 14 as he urges men to talk

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62% Informative

James is full of passion and determination to break down barriers stopping so many men feeling able to speak out.

His new podcast series, Male Mind Matters , will feature in-depth, honest, insightful conversations between himself and a male guest.

James recalled feeling vulnerable and un -equipped’ at the age of 14 , when an older man groomed and sexually abused him.

The Hollyoaks actor has launched a new podcast to help men with mental health issues.

The male suicide rate is still through the roof, and suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 , accounting for nearly three-quarters of all suicides.

Focusing on his wellbeing, fitness and physical and mental health, James has found himself in a really strong place, and so it couldn't be a better time for him to pile some positive energy into the podcast.

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44

Informative language

31

Neutral language

31

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

33

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likely offensive

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medium-lived

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