Resources
The following resources have been selected to support anyone looking to learn more about men's mental health, suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please do not wait. Reach out to one of the organisations listed below.
Urgent Help
If you are in crisis right now, please contact one of the following immediately:
Samaritans — Call 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) — Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight every day)
Papyrus (for young people) — Call 0800 068 4141
NHS 111 — Call 111 for urgent medical help
Emergency services — Call 999 if there is immediate danger to life
Recommended Reading
The following books have informed the work of BarbershopChats10 CIC and are recommended for anyone wanting to explore these topics further:
The Man's Headspace Manual — Rotimi Akinsete A practical guide to men's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Reasons to Stay Alive — Matt Haig A personal account of living with depression and anxiety, and finding a way through.
Lost Connections — Johann Hari An exploration of the real causes of depression and anxiety and how human connection can help.
Useful Organisations
The following organisations provide information, support and guidance on men's mental health and emotional wellbeing:
MIND — www.mind.org.uk Mental health information, support and advice.
CALM — www.thecalmzone.net Supporting men to live rather than die.
Samaritans — www.samaritans.org Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress.
Men's Health Forum — www.menshealthforum.org.uk Information and support on all aspects of men's health.
Andy's Man Club — www.andysmanclub.co.uk Free peer to peer support groups for men across the UK.