Men's Mental Health Awareness - 2024
November is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
If you're struggling, or in crisis contact the Samaritans helpline at 116 123, or NHS 111 option 2. Confidential support is available 24/7.
This November marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the unique mental health challenges that men face. Traditionally, mental health discussions have often overlooked the specific pressures men experience, from societal expectations of stoicism and strength to the stigma surrounding vulnerability. Men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues, leading to higher rates of suicide, substance abuse, and untreated mental health conditions.
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month aims to challenge these norms and encourage open conversations about mental well-being. It's a time to break down barriers, educate communities, and provide men with the resources and support they need to thrive mentally and emotionally.
Partner Spotlight
This month we're putting the spotlight on a few of our Digital Provider Network partner organisations that are doing incredible work to raise awareness and offer support for men’s mental health. These organisations are committed to creating spaces where people can talk openly, seek help, and find the support they deserve. Through their digital services, they aim to reach and help people by offering essential skills, raising awareness, and providing a lifeline to empower individuals within the community.
Jak's World Charity
Digital Support
Jakub’s dad has over 15 years of experience in the corporate world and can support youth to make a solid start following their education.
- Career and Education - Provide career advice, higher education courses or university selection support and online applications
- Job Applications, CV and Interview Support - Provide CV and interview support for young people applying for jobs online.
- Finance Management - Provide guidance towards salary and finance management including debt and savings.
Emotional Support
- Emotional Health First Aid - Provide support to young people in the form of therapy and counselling services, mental health first aid and signposting to proper channels. Jakub’s mum is an Accredited certified and trauma informed EFT & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, she along with other volunteers will lead this initiative.
Mind in Salford
Mind in Salford is an independent charity, affiliated with national Mind, dedicated to promoting good mental health across Salford. Through compassion and a person-centred approach, Mind in Salford provides impactful support that makes a positive difference:
Online Support and Resources
- Side by Side - an online peer support community where you can talk about your mental health, connect with others who understand what you're going through
- Mindfulness - exercises and tips to manage stress and cope with difficult thoughts
- Money and Mental Well-being Resources - it is often common that financial problems can impact your mental health. Mind in Salford has created this useful toolkit to help.
- Online Training:
- Open Access Courses - available to individuals and companies
- Resilience - Delivering resilience sessions that teach practical techniques that support participants to improve resilience, reduce stress and anxiety, create better sleeping patterns and improve mood.
The Trust’s Recovery Academy
The Trust’s Recovery Academy offers a range of free educational courses and resources for people with mental health and substance misuse problems, as well as their families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
All of the resources aim to support individuals in their recovery and promote good health and well-being. Currently available resources include: a variety of courses categorised for easy access; self-help materials; self-help videos; e-learning packages; and radio podcasts.
For more information on the resources that are available, both face-to-face and digitally, please click the link: Free Educational Resources | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT.