Did you know?
- Men are more likely to die from preventable conditions like heart disease, cancer, and suicide compared to women
- Suicide is a leading cause of death for men under 50, with men being three times more likely to die by suicide than women
- Men are more likely to struggle with substance abuse and addiction
Traditional gender roles that emphasise strength, stoicism, and self-reliance can discourage men from seeking help for mental health or other health issues.
Talking Therapies
Did you know that you can access Talking Therapies for free on the NHS?
You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health problem to refer yourself to an NHS talking therapies service.
What can Talking Therapies help with?
- feeling anxious
- feeling low and hopeless
- having panic attacks
- finding it hard to cope with work, life or relationships
- struggling with flashbacks and nightmares about things from your past
- feeling stressed
Getting support as soon as you start having difficulties can help to reduce their impact. Anyone who is registered with a GP can get talking therapies on the NHS, but you do not need a referral from a GP.
You can refer yourself directly to an NHS talking therapies service online.
To celebrate Men's Health Week, we have put together 5 helpful tips to help you level up your wellbeing. It's the perfect time to remind the guys in our lives that 'powering through' isn't always the strongest move.
