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Men's Mental Health Resources
Here you can find a range of books, real life-stories, documentaries, and inspiring social media accounts that focus on men’s mental health and general wellness advice.
Books
Films and videos
Under the Soil on Amazon takes an unyielding look at the current mental health crisis in British Agriculture
Roman Kemp documentary Our silent emergency. Roman Kemp explores the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men
The Student Mental Health Crisis on BBC iPlayer.
YouTube
Calum McSwiggan. Does videos around his experiences of being in the LGBTQ+ community and this one focusses on depression (language warning)
Tom Ridgewell Non-Depressing Depression Video. Does lots of silly videos but is quite open about his depression. Also into gaming.
Skating and Talking. Ben Raemers was a world-famous skateboarder who took his own life. His death sparked a mental health movement in the skateboarding community.
TikTok
Mdmotivator regularly shares mental health related content to help others
Dr Julie Smith, UK Phycologist:
Practical tips for dealing with anxiety.
Gambling Guard Gambling addiction support based on personal experiences
Dr Julie Smith a Modern Therapist On a mission to reduce the stigma around mental health by talking openly about the things we all go through.
Humen. Preventing men from suffering in silence & dying too young
Charles Macksey does lovely simple drawings that aim to promote wellbeing.
Life without Anxiety. Encouraging post-it notes.
Alex George. The Dr from Love Island. Does lots around mental health and anti-bullying.
Luke Ambler. Founder of Andy’s Man Club UK and #it’soktotalk
Haleem Clift. Somerset lad, shares his experiences of his mental health journey and encourages younger people to achieve success.
Ben Raemers Foundation. Aims to end the stigma that often clouds issues of mental health within the skateboarding community
Gaming advice
Papers and reports
From the Samaritans: Real People, Real Stories.