Suicide Intervention and Prevention Specialists

Male suicide charity

Men’s Mental Health

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. Things aren’t fine and there are many issue that men and boys face which require our attention. In conclusion, more needs to be done.

Here are some of the issues men and boys face

Men currently make up 76% of all suicides in the UK

On average more than 13 men a day take their own lives

80% of street homeless rough sleepers are male

The vast majority of the prison population is male

There are significantly higher rates of substance abuse and dependence in men

79% of drug related deaths are male

The outward expression of male distress causes significant problems for other men, women and children

Men are more likely than women to die prematurely across all age groups, even in the womb before birth

They are twice as likely to be a victims of violent crime

Volunteers

MMM has been built on the kind contributions of volunteers. Have something to contribute? We’d love to hear from you. We currently need help organisationally (accounting, business development, funding) and with our web app development (coding, video production, copyright)

Men and depression
Depression In Men

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.

Men and stress
Stress In Men

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!

Men Anger
Men & Anger

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.

Anxiety Men
Anxiety In Men

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 help or responding effectively to these feelings.

Male Psychology
Men’s Mental Health

Mental health has been a bit of a taboo subject, especially for men. But societal attitudes are changing, and people are becoming more aware of the importance of looking after their mental health. We might even say that looking after our psychological health is cool.

Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention

​We’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 other charities who offer help and support.
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Suicide Intervention and Prevention Specialists

Dr Luke Sullivan

Consultant clinical psychologist and founding director of Men’s Minds Matter. Luke has been working in the field of suicide prevention and men’s mental health since 2004. In 2009, Luke set up Men’s Minds Matter and went on to develop the MMM model of psychological entrapment and suicidal crises. Additionally, Luke works in NHS crisis resolution home treatments with people who are actively suicidal and at risk of taking their own lives.

Nigel Sanderson

Nigel’s our guy with lived experience of suicide and depression. Nigel has been able to overcome both of these difficulties after many years struggling. Consequently, Nigel now brings his expertise to Men’s Minds Matter so as to help others in need and to help in the development of the MMM model and interventions.
Nigel is currently studying counselling and is part of the Sheffield Buddhist centre.