Support and help available

It can be hard to get support and help so here are a few suggestions about support groups that can help men with their mental and physical health.

Directions for Men: This organization provides support groups for men to come and talk about whatever is affecting their mental health. They also organize activities and events for men to attend and participate in. Their approach is called peer support, which means people with similar backgrounds and experiences look out for each other. They offer ongoing support for emotional wellbeing with preventative check-ins and longer-term follow-up. They also provide personalized care, including as many mental health care options as possible, talking therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and mindfulness. They have casual meet-ups with others who have a mental health condition, where they can help each other and talk about their issues. You can reach out to them through their website Directions for Men

Men's Peer Support Directory: Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales that provides information and advice to people with mental health problems. They have a directory of over 300 mental health peer support groups in England and Wales. You can find more information on their websitePeer Support Directory

Online Support Groups: Online men’s groups are safe spaces where people, especially men, can share issues related to depression, anxiety, alcoholism, eating disorders, or stress from the privacy of their homes. Online support groups can serve as support systems or as therapeutic components of a mental health treatment plan. You can find more information on their websiteMens Group website

Men's Health Forum and Mobilise: Mobilise has heaps of resources to support men’s health. They provide information on a range of topics, including mental health, physical health, and sexual health. They also run a range of projects and campaigns to raise awareness of men’s health issues. You can find more information on their website Mobilise