Get back to
a better place
Men are 3 times
more likely to take
their own life
Life doesn’t always run smoothly.
Three times as many men die by suicide each year compared to women, with suicide being the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50.
The reasons men take their own life are complicated yet we know men can be impacted very differently to women in terms of the problems they are up against, how they behave when they are struggling as well as the unhelpful coping strategies they tend to turn to in order to get some relief.
Calm your mind is a campaign designed with local men for local men with the ultimate aim of improving men’s mental health and reducing suicides. The campaign focusses on:
- Sharing information specifically for men helping them to understand why they react the way they do to certain situations and problems
- Raising awareness of positive practical things men can do to calm their minds and think more clearly
- Sharing details of support available for specific problems to help them get back on their feet
- Raising awareness of support available via text, web chat and face to face to help them offload in confidence as we know men don’t like worrying their family and friends.
Male Mental Health
In our conversations with local men, it was clear that there are a number of areas where men need extra support or advice. In these articles we explore some of the causes of stress and anxiety and how you can manage those feelings to get you back to a better place.
Sean’s Story
Why do only 34% of men feel comfortable talking about their mental health?
Sean, one of our lived experience champions shares his thoughts on why men find it difficult to open up about their worries and mental health.
Barry’s Story
Like many men, Barry spent a long time not talking about how he felt, but after a crisis, he began to open up to his family and friends about how he was feeling.
Being the one who was usually making everyone laugh it wasn’t an easy step, but now he feels he can talk about his story to anyone and in turn, help them.
Our local champions have shared what they do to help their mental health.
HEAR FROM OTHERS
For more ideas on what you can do to help yourself, see our what you can do page
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MONEY WORRIES
Are money worries affecting your wellbeing? Read our guide on the practical steps you can take to calm your mind, plus tips on where to seek expert support.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Helping men cope with grief and loss
Whether it is the death of a loved one, the breakdown of a relationship or the loss of a child, losing someone or something we love can have a devastating impact.