Health & Wellbeing: Men's Health

Men's Health Forum in Ireland

Ireland

Men, on the island of Ireland, experience a disproportionate burden of ill-health. The Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is a diverse network of individuals and organisations, men and women, which seeks to:

• identify the key concerns relating to male health;
• increase understanding of these issues;
• address the impact of this inequality.
• MHFI works on an all-Ireland basis to enhance the health and well-being of men and boys through research, awareness raising, training, networking and practical demonstration projects. The work of MHFI is heavily reliant upon the input of volunteers.

Support: Suicide prevention

Men's Minds Matter

UK

Men's Minds Matter is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the prevention of male suicide by building psychological resilience and emotional strength. We are passionate about reducing suicide rates for men through the development and provision of psychological crisis interventions that prevent suicide.  

Support: Group talk

Men's Pie Club

UK: Newcastle upon Tyne

We're all about local guys, making pies in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the weekly clubs you can expect to get stuck in and make your own delicious pie - don’t worry, you’ll be given all the ingredients and shown what to do by one of the MPC team. It’s usually Colin who we like to call ‘Lead Pie Man’ - we think he likes that name too. We meet in small, friendly groups of about 3-10 guys. When you arrive, someone from the team will give you a warm welcome. You don’t need any cooking skills at all (but you’ll learn a few if you fancy it). We use small camping stoves and our famous pie-makers to make top quality pies using great ingredients. You don’t need to bring anything, it’s all supplied and free of charge. Really, it’s just about being with guys like you from your local area, having a laugh and making and eating pies! We think that being together, learning to eat well and improving your physical and mental health is a great way to spend an hour each week. And so do our members! Want in? You’re in. Welcome to the Pie Club.

Support: Men's Health

Mengage

UK

Mengage is a not-for-profit company working with males on their health and the issues that affect their health. The services we provide include direct work with males, accredited male health education courses – with internal verification, resources, workshops and training, consultancy and research-based solutions from both national and international practice, backed by years of experience of practical work with men and boys.

Support: Development

Mens craft

UK: East Anglia

Our vision is to enable fathers men and boys to explore and develop positive masculinity, increase their self-confidence and motivation, improve their communication and social skills and create stronger, respectful and supportive relationships. Positive masculinity encourages men and boys to feel good about being male and support gender equality. Based in Norfolk, MensCraft was established in 2007 by a group of men with professional and personal interest in the issues around men and masculinity. Our aims are: To provide services that support the development and well-being of fathers, men and boys - To encourage and support men to evaluate the way we relate, communicate and live with each other, our partners, families and communities, with respect for ourselves and others - To promote positive masculinity, a concept of manhood and masculinity that respects the rights and well-being of others We run programmes, groups, camps and work-shops for fathers, men and boys throughout East Anglia. We provide training and consultancy for family and children’s agencies about engaging with and providing services for fathers.

Support: Group talk

MenSpeak men's groups

UK: London

MenSpeak men’s groups are a safe space where men can hang out and be open and honest with each other without the pressure to compete, perform or enter the pecking order. We practice dropping the facade and being as real as we can with each other. We seek to let go of what’s been holding us back, so that we may live a more authentic and empowered life. Together we listen, laugh and grow. We are accepting, accountable and we want more out of life.

There are two types of groups:

• Open Groups (anyone can attend) are introductory level, although there’s often significant depth and plenty of growth for all.
• Closed Groups (same group of men for 6 months) foster greater trust and therefore openness, which leads to greater depth and learning.

MenSpeak men’s groups are currently held in London and also online.

Support: Mental Health

Mental Health Foundation

UK

We take a public mental health approach to prevention, finding solutions for individuals, those at risk and for society, in order to improve everyone’s mental wellbeing. The practical things we do:

• Community and peer programmes; we test and evaluate the best approaches to improving mental health in communities and then roll them out as widely as possible. 
• Research; we publish studies and reports on what protects mental health and the causes of poor mental health and how to tackle them. 
• Public engagement; we give advice to millions of people on mental health. We are most well known for running Mental Health Awareness Week across the UK each year. 
• Advocacy; we propose solutions and campaign for change to address the underlying causes of poor mental health. 

What we don’t do: 

• We are not an academic think tank or research institute. We generate and apply evidence in real world settings.  
• We are not a mental health service provider for when people are unwell.  
• We don't only focus on individual actions and steps.
• We look at both the personal and societal changes that can improve and protect everyone’s mental health. 

Support: Mental Health

Mental Health Mates

UK

Mental Health Mates is a network of peer support groups IRL and online, run by people who experience their own mental health issues, meeting regularly to walk, connect and share without fear or judgement. With Walks across the United Kingdom, Mental Health Mates has become a thriving community that only continues to grow! We know, from personal experience, that mental illness magnifies through isolation. So whether it is talking to someone, sharing with them or simply walking beside them, we believe that getting connected is the first steps to recovery.

Support: Teens

Metro

UK: London

METRO provides health, community and youth services across London and the South East for anyone experiencing issues around sexuality, gender, equality, diversity or identity.

Support: Dementia • Complex Behavioural Needs • Learning Disabilities

Milestones Trust

UK

Small steps to a brighter future. We support people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, dementia, and those with complex behavioural needs. More than ever, people in our society need what we have to offer: the expertise, experience, and empathy to bring about real, lasting, positive change. It can be the smallest of steps or the greatest of strides. Always, it’s about moving forward, achieving one milestone after another, building momentum. Momentum shows itself in many ways. It’s never feeling comfortable with the status quo. It’s doing the right things for the right reasons. It’s the thousand little changes that happen across our organisation each day. Changes that collectively, and ultimately, transform the lives of the people we support.

Support: Mental Health

Mind

UK

Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We'll listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner.

Support: Mental Health

MindEd For Families

UK

MindEd is a free learning resource about the mental health of children, young people and older adults.