We know men are more likely to die by suicide than women, but for many men, opening up about their thoughts and feelings can be difficult and overwhelming.
Below are some resources to help you if you're finding things difficult.
If you'd like a free, confidential and anonymous conversation about how you're feeling, you can also text SHOUT to 85258 to speak to a trained volunteer today.
Tough Enough to Care supports men of all ages to feel comfortable talking and opening up about their emotions to those close to them, instead of bottling them up until they reach breaking point. We also want men to be able to spot when others may be struggling.
Movember provides information and advice on men’s mental health and has a great list of organisations who can support men with specific challenges.
Men’s Sheds runs hundreds of community spaces across the UK where men can enjoy practical hobbies, make friends and learn and share skills
At James’ Place, we are working to make sure that help is available for every man facing a suicidal crisis and support them to find hope for the future.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (Calm) provides resources and support to people struggling with their mental health. It has specific resources for men.
A domestic abuse helpline for men
This Men’s Health Week, Dr Ariele Noble, our Head of Research Psychology, shares some tips for starting a conversation about mental health with the men in your life.
We share personal stories from three of Shout's male volunteers about why they want to help other men know it’s ok to open up.