Men's mental health
Historically men have been pushed to deal with their emotions themselves and not seek outside help and support. With suicide being the biggest killer of men under 45, there needs to be an extended effort to encourage men to be open about their mental health and emotions.
Feelings of low mood or depression, despite being common, can leave people feeling isolated and helpless. Below are some resources that can help with low mood or you could speak with one of our advisors.
If you are feeling like you want to end your life, or are making plans to do this, please see our safeguarding pages or reach out by calling 999 or 111. It is always better to contact someone than to suffer alone.
Men’s Health Network
Swansea Bay University Health Board's Occupational Health and Staff Wellbeing Service launched a dedicated Men's Health Network in January 2024. The work follows the successful introduction of Menopause sessions and cafes during recent years. Service feedback has indicated the need for additional proactive support for diverse groups of men working within the organisation.
Follow the link to access SBUHB's Men's Health Network
Follow this link to access some of their resources
ANDYSMANCLUB
ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. ANDYSMANCLUB want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.
Follow the link to ANDYSMANCLUB
Men's Sheds Cymru
Men’s Sheds is an internationally recognised Wellbeing concept for establishing community groups specifically around the needs of men. Men’s Sheds Cymru offers a ‘health by stealth’ approach, encouraging friendships, community and service networks through the formation and support for a men’s shed. The inclusive ethos we promote offers ‘Shedders’ a sense of belonging, acceptance and fellowship experienced ‘shoulder to shoulder’ through shared activities.
Follow the link to Men's Sheds Cymru
MANUP?
A forum for men to talk to men. it provides enlightening and candid mental health podcasts that present genuine instances of mental health challenges, accompanied by their subsequent success stories.
EMRTS staff are also able to access health board resources: Follow this link for more resources