...shame and despair hidden away, trying to keep the family together no money no means. Looking after mam having no job. Being completely isolated no contacts with friends no lover. Just empty head space to think about the darkness that surround life as a man. A man that bears all life’s heavy weight and never complains. Silence where have the men gone ignored by the system and hidden behind a virus and its vaccine. A generation of sons and daughters without fathers the forgotten, neglected men.
A Poem by Alona A
A Poem by Alona A
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. Describe by WHO as a global silent epidemic.
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We've put together a guide for people who might be feeling suicidal. We hope that our suicide survival guide helps in your journey to find life again. Keep hope, there are other options, you just haven't found them yet.
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We put together a guide on helping someone who is suicidal. Suicide is everyone's business but we also need to know our limits and when and where to seek professional help. Listening is our most powerful tool but some practical stuff helps too.
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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.
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Depression affects one in four people at some point in their lifetime. While women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, men are less likely identify with the label, find it more difficult to talk to anyone about how they’re feeling, and are more likely to end their own lives.
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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. Too much stress and you might burn out. The buckaroo effect!
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Unfortunately, many men have been conditioned by society to believe that anger is one of the few socially acceptable emotions for a man to have. As a result, other emotions such as fear, shame, sadness and guilt are less accessible to men and can often be expressed as anger.
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Anxiety in men often goes untreated and can be difficult to access for the invincible persona; unfortunately, this unrealistic expectation causes men to feel ashamed of admitting that they are anxious, and to avoid seeking hel or responding effectively to these feelings.
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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.
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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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Why Men? |
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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
Podcasts
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The Vaillant Podcast with Oliver Stark and Dr Luke
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Have something to contribute? We'd love to hear from you. You can also make contributions at our Local Giving page. All monies raised go towards producing more interventions to help reduce suicide . Contact Us Here |
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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. In the NHS Luke works with crisis resolution home treatment teams with people at risk of taking their own lives.
Nigel Sanderson is the guy with lived experience of suicide and depression. Nigel has been able to overcome both of these difficulties after many years struggling. Nigel brings his expertise to Men's Minds Matter so as to help others in need. His experiences now help shape everything we do.
Nigel Sanderson is the guy with lived experience of suicide and depression. Nigel has been able to overcome both of these difficulties after many years struggling. Nigel brings his expertise to Men's Minds Matter so as to help others in need. His experiences now help shape everything we do.
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