Mental Health - Men

Mental Health: Men

There is still so much stigma attached with admitting to struggling with mental health

Women are much more likely to seek help with their mental health than men.

This may be linked to men feeling like they have to keep up an image of being "strong" or may worry about being teased if they admit to struggling.

However in men under the age of 35, suicide is the second most common cause of death.

Not talking about it, not seeking help, can lead to symptoms becoming so overwhelming that people don't see any other way out.

Please consider contacting your GP or any of the following services for help.

https://www.coventryrugbygpgateway.nhs.uk/pages/men-talk-in-association-with-sky-blues-in-the-community

About MENtalk

MENtalk is a weekly group session designed to bring men together to improve their wellbeing, delivered by mental health specialists , professional sports coaches, and expert activity instructors

MENTalk offer psychologist led sessions that have been taking place virtually and have been successful in supporting many men across Coventry, North Warwickshire and South Warwickshire with mental health issues such as:

Managing Anxiety
Dealing with Depression
Understanding Stress
Increasing Self-Compassion
Healthy Lifestyle education

Free physical creative social and mindfulness activities are offered with one to one mental health support

All sessions are free for beneficiaries and, as we deliver in sports facilities, we have plenty of capacity. We’d love for you to refer more people to each session so we can support in their recovery.

It Takes Balls to Talk

It Takes Balls to Talk uses sporting themes to encourage people, particularly men, to talk about their feelings and mental health problems. The campaign group trains volunteers who go to sporting events such as football and rugby matches to break down the barriers that men so often erect in caring for their own mental health — by simply listening.

https://www.ittakesballstotalk.com/about-us/

Wellbeing for Warwickshire

The Wellbeing for Warwickshire helpline provides 24/7 confidential emotional support for residents across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Our phone line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Our friendly and compassionate helpline team are trained and ready to help you if you are:

feeling low, anxious or stressed
in emotional distress with nowhere else to turn
caring for another, but find it difficult to cope
looking for information or advice – wondering how to get support with your mental wellbeing
socially isolated and want to connect with others

Call for free, any time of day on 0800 616171

Samaritans

A safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call 116 123 at any time of the day or night for free

Shout

The UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text Shout to 85258

Coventry Wellbeing Hub

Telephone and in-person support between 1pm-5pm, every day of the year.

Call us on: (024) 7622 4417
Visit: Wellington Gardens, Windsor St, Coventry CV1 3BT

Togetherall

Supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing – helping with feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation and stress, to relationship problems and lifestyle challenges.This is currently free for people living in Warwickshire.www.togetherall.com

Mind Side by Side

It’s a powerful thing to connect with someone else over shared experiences. Side by Side is an online community where you can listen, share and be heard. www.sidebyside.mind.org.uk

SANE

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm

Leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first name and a contact number, and one of our professionals or senior volunteers will call you back as soon as practicable. Email us at support@sane.org.uk, and we will respond as soon as possible. Our normal Support Forum and Textcare services are still open.