Men's Mental Health Resources

Did you know there is a lot of information out there specifically related to men's mental health? Here, we offer some suggestions of what you can read, watch and listen to, when you're looking for support. Wherever you are on your mental wellbeing journey, there are resources to help. 

Read

Three quarters of people say reading has a positive impact on their mental health (Source: The Reader, August 2022).

Reading can also help you to learn about new research, advice and tips to deal with stress and mental wellbeing.

Here are some recommendations for books focusing on men's mental health. 

 

Man reading a book

Watch

Lewis Capaldi - How I'm feeling now

This documentary chronicles Lewis Capaldi's journey from ambitious teen to Grammy-nominated pop star and the effects it has had on his mental health.

Our silent emergency

Roman Kemp explores the mental health and suicide crisis affecting young men.

 

My Gambling Addiction Ruined my Life

A gambling addict tells their personal story of how they lost everything to betting and their journey to recovery.

Will Young - Losing My Twin Rupert

Singer Will Young lived with his twin's alcoholism for over 20 years, until Rupert died in 2020. Will's moving film explores the pain of a loved one's addiction.

 

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Humen

Preventing men from suffering in silence & dying too young.

 

Charles Macksey

Simple drawings that aim to promote wellbeing.

Jay Shetty

Author, podcaster, life coach and former monk.

Russ Cook

The first person to run the length of Africa and all round inspiration.

Alex George

Host of the podcast Stompcast, talking about mental health.

Luke Ambler

Founder of Andy’s Man Club UK and #it’soktotalk.

Beyond Equality

Charity rethinking masculinities to create a better future.

Movember

Leading global charity changing the face of men's health.

Ben Raemers Foundation. Aims to end the stigma that often clouds issues of mental health within the skateboarding community

Listen

Feel better, live more

Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks to leading experts to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax

 

Slo Mo

A series of conversations hosted by bestselling author Mo Gawdat in pursuit of purpose in our lives.

 

The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus help millions of people live meaningful lives with less.

 

Stories of Addiction 

Real people talking about real recovery. Follow in the footsteps of other addicts who have walked the path of recovery.

Stompcast

Accompany Dr Alex George out on a stomp with a special guest for an uplifting conversation.

 

Huberman Lab

A podcast discussing neuroscience to understand the connection between our brain and overall health.

 

Wolf & Owl

Comedians Tom Davis & Romesh Ranganathan shoot the breeze and take on listener problems.

 

Hidden Brain

Why do I feel stuck? How can I improve my relationships? Hidden Brain helps you to understand your mind and the minds around you.

Advice

Man talking in therapy

We know it can be difficult to ask for help when you are struggling with your mental health but there is lots of support available out there.

 

The first step might be to look at some of the advice below because small steps make a big difference.

Unbreakable Men Manual

Created by Unbreakable Men to allow men to feel at ease with the conversation around mental health, obliterate taboos and allow sports clubs to become open environments on this topic.

Getting help for someone in a mental health crisis

Advice from Rethink on who to contact if you know someone who might be experiencing a mental health crisis and needs urgent help and support.

How to be Mentally Healthy at Work

A guide from Mind on how you can be mentally healthy at work, with suggestions for what to do and where to get support if you experience poor mental health.