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 interventions that prevent suicide.
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Until recently mental health has been a bit of a taboo subject, especially for men. But finally, societal attitudes are changing, and people are becoming more aware of the importance of looking after our mental, as well as physical health.
Male Psychology
Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health |
Suicide PreventionWe’ve gathered lots of information about suicide prevention, including: hotlines and organisations where you can get help, suicide prevention training, government programs, awareness campaigns and charities.
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Depression affects one in four people at some point in their lifetime. While women are more likely to become depressed, men are less likely to seek treatment, or even talk to anyone about how they’re feeling, and are more likely to commit suicide.
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Stress is something we all feel when we have too much on out plates. Modern life pushes us to our limits we're told we need to give 100% or even more, but this is not sustainable, especially when life throws us curve balls.
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Unfortunately, many men have been conditioned by their society to believe that anger is one of the few socially acceptable emotions for a masculine man to have. As a result, other emotions such as hurt, pain, fear, shame and guilt are suppressed and converted into anger.
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Anxiety in men often goes untreated because men have been conditioned by society to believe that they need to have an almost invincible persona; unfortunately, this unrealistic expectation causes men to feel ashamed of admitting that they are anxious, and to avoid seeking treatment.
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Male Suicide
Male Suicide RatesMale suicides have always been significantly higher than they have been for women. In 2014, 76% of all suicides in the UK were men, and suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50.
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Find out about common reasons why people might feel suicidal, what you can do, and where you can get help to get through this tough time.
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How to Help a Suicidal Friend
We list ways of helping someone who is suicidal as well as listing warning signs that someone is suicidal. |
Why Men?
When it comes to thinking about the psychological needs of men we seem to have our heads in the clouds, whistling merrily along as if everything is fine. Surprising given that:
Men currently make up 76% of all suicides in the UK
42% of men have considered suicide
Three quarters of missing people are male
90% of homeless people in London are men
Men are more likely to be victims of violence
5% of men (compared to 7% of women) have reported being a victim of domestic violence
Men make up the vast majority of the prison population
Men experience more substance abuse and dependence
Men account for 79% of drug related deaths
There are 800 000 deaths per year to suicide
Leading cause for young people and 12th leading cause of death globally
The outward expression of male distress causes significant problems for other men, women and children
42% of men have considered suicide
Three quarters of missing people are male
90% of homeless people in London are men
Men are more likely to be victims of violence
5% of men (compared to 7% of women) have reported being a victim of domestic violence
Men make up the vast majority of the prison population
Men experience more substance abuse and dependence
Men account for 79% of drug related deaths
There are 800 000 deaths per year to suicide
Leading cause for young people and 12th leading cause of death globally
The outward expression of male distress causes significant problems for other men, women and children
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Sean Swaby
is an Editor with The Good Men Project and writer on issues of mental health. Sean has kindly written 3 blogs for MMM: Robin Hadley
talks about his unique research investigating the experiences of men who haven't been able to have children. Read his two blogs here. The best ways for men to beat stress – by Travis White - For many people, stress is unavoidable. Our daily lives are hectic and filled with other people who can sometimes cause emotional pain, anxiety, and mood changes, not to mention…
Read more… Danny Richardson produced a photographic mini-series for MMM representing emotions and depression.
Read more… Men - Your mental health checklist - A post from The Priory Group
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Suicide Prevention Specialists
Dr Luke Sullivan is a consultant clinical psychologist and founding director of Men's Minds Matter. Luke has been working in the field of Men's Mental Health and Male Suicide since 2004. In 2009, Luke set up Men's Minds Matter, a not-for-profit community interest company dedicated to the prevention of suicide.
Men's Minds Matter has been at the forefront of raising awareness of male suicide and the psychology of men. More recently our focus shifted to using our strengths in psychological science and psychological interventions to redevelop our platform and our offer of free psychological crisis support to men living in our locality. We're really close to being able to offer this.
Through our website, collaboration with other organisations and communities, and our direct work with men we are developing interventions and information that we believe will contribute towards reducing suicide, improving the psychological wellbeing of men and boys, addressing the many challenges faced by men and embracing our collective strengths for the good of all people.
Luke co-founded the UK Male Psychology Conference, the Male Psychology Network and the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. Luke is also an editor and author of the Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health.
He currently sits on the Clinical Advisory Board of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the Southwark Public Health Suicide Prevention Steering Group, the South London and Maudsley Suicide Prevention Committee, the National Suicide Prevention Alliance Advisory Group and the Royal College of Psychiatry Home Treatment Team Accreditation Advisory Board.
In the NHS, Luke works as a senior clinical psychologist with the Lambeth Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team where he specialises in delivering psychological interventions to people at risk of suicide. Home Treatment Teams are the NHS service that works with people who are actively at risk of taking their own lives. You will have one in your local area if you need it.
Men's Minds Matter has been at the forefront of raising awareness of male suicide and the psychology of men. More recently our focus shifted to using our strengths in psychological science and psychological interventions to redevelop our platform and our offer of free psychological crisis support to men living in our locality. We're really close to being able to offer this.
Through our website, collaboration with other organisations and communities, and our direct work with men we are developing interventions and information that we believe will contribute towards reducing suicide, improving the psychological wellbeing of men and boys, addressing the many challenges faced by men and embracing our collective strengths for the good of all people.
Luke co-founded the UK Male Psychology Conference, the Male Psychology Network and the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. Luke is also an editor and author of the Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health.
He currently sits on the Clinical Advisory Board of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the Southwark Public Health Suicide Prevention Steering Group, the South London and Maudsley Suicide Prevention Committee, the National Suicide Prevention Alliance Advisory Group and the Royal College of Psychiatry Home Treatment Team Accreditation Advisory Board.
In the NHS, Luke works as a senior clinical psychologist with the Lambeth Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team where he specialises in delivering psychological interventions to people at risk of suicide. Home Treatment Teams are the NHS service that works with people who are actively at risk of taking their own lives. You will have one in your local area if you need it.
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