Men’s Minds Matter

Founded by a clinical psychologist and suicide attempt survivor, this UK-based charity provides resources and offers interventions for men (and those close to them) in crisis, via a network of professionals, survivors and fellow organisations. They also work to increase research and awareness of the male suicide epidemic. 

Visit MensMindsMatter.org

James’ Place

Another charity focused on suicide prevention, James’ Place has treated over 5,000 men since the charity was founded in 2018 in memory of James Wentworth-Stanley, who took his own life aged 21. It has four dedicated centres across the UK offering rapid support from trained therapists. 

Visit JamesPlace.org.uk

Mind

Still a leading mental health charity, Mind was founded in 1946 with a directive to provide information, advice, services and practical assistance to those suffering. It also now advocates to create a more understanding and safe society. The website has an easy-to-use ‘Get help now’ section for anyone struggling or there are several hotlines.

Visit Mind.org.uk

Movember

With a focus on three key areas – mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – this Australian-born charity has spent more than 20 years growing the conversation around previously taboo topics. Practically, it’s an excellent resource for men looking for help, providing localised directories of support options.

Visit UK.Movember.com

Andy’s Man Club

Founded in 2016 in memory of another young man lost to suicide, Andrew Roberts, this mental health charity provides free, confidential support groups where men can meet and openly discuss their experiences in safe and non-judgemental spaces at hundreds of locations across the UK.

Visit AndysManClub.co.uk

Samaritans 

This charity has focused specifically on suicide prevention since 1953. It offers a 24-hour service for those in need, alongside promoting ongoing research and education around the topic. 

Visit Samaritans.org

Together Against Suicide

A partnership between Samaritans and the Premier League, Together Against Suicide was launched in 2025 to support football fans struggling with suicidal thoughts or affected by losing someone to it. Capitalising on football’s unique ability to communicate with vast numbers of men, the goal is to encourage open conversations within the sport’s community and reduce the stigma around mental health. All 20 Premier League clubs are involved, with some offering matchday safe spaces for fans to speak confidentially to trained professionals and, if required, be referred for ongoing support.

Visit PremierLeague.com 

Lost Connections by Johann Hari

Drawing on scientific research, expert insight and the author’s personal experience with depression (he has suffered since childhood), this book explores the idea that mental health struggles are increasing via a growing disconnection in society. As well as challenging conventional thinking, the book explores alternative approaches to healing and offers positive perspectives on the subject. 

Available at Amazon.co.uk

Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig

Part self-help book, part memoir, this book is where the best-selling fiction writer Haig draws from his own severe mental health crisis and reflects on his path to recovery, with an insightful but warm tone throughout.

Available at Amazon.co.uk

The Unfragile Mind by Dr Gavin Francis

Following up his recovery-focused bestseller, Dr Gavin Francis’s newest book is an honest and unflinching look at mental health via patient stories. Drawing on the author’s 30-plus years in medicine, The Unfragile Mind covers many areas – anxiety to autism, ADHD to addiction – as it balances a historical look at mental health with modern understandings and the current climate. Its perspective is hopeful, and it offers multiple, easily digested takeaways.

Available at Amazon.co.uk

How To Be Your Own Therapist by Owen O’Kane

If you’re time or money short, this book – by a psychotherapist and former NHS Mental Health Clinical Lead – offers practical tools and takeaways to help boost your mental wellbeing in just ten minutes per day. Deploying evidence-based techniques from a variety of fields like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, it guides you through simple, daily exercises to aid in reducing anxiety and building resilience.

Available at Amazon.co.uk

Anxiety Josh

If anxiety is getting the better of you, one helpful and easy-to-digest resource could be Joshua Fletcher, a psychotherapist and author who posts relatable and practical tips and advice on dealing with feelings of anxiousness, panic or overthinking. 

Follow @AnxietyJosh

Dr Alex George

A&E doctor turned Love Island contestant Dr Alex has in recent years turned his focus to mental health advocacy, a move driven in part by the loss of his younger brother to suicide. His content ranges from ADHD advice to open conversations around suicide, and has a strong focus on ‘mental fitness’ – exercising for your brain as well as your body.

Follow @DrAlexGeorge

Matthias Barker

US-based psychotherapist Barker has built a huge following on social media (over 1 million on Instagram and 2 million on TikTok) with his expert but digestible content that focuses on trauma and relationships. 

Follow @MatthiasJBarker

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