Men’s Mental Health

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. Nationally and locally 75% of those that die by suicide are men, with the highest numbers being 45-54 years of age. In Cheshire & Merseyside approximately 150 local men take their own lives every year. This is a tragedy for the person and for all those bereaved.

Cheshire & Merseyside has some of the most deprived areas of the country where residents face many challenges, and we know that men living in the most deprived areas are up to ten times more at risk of suicide than those living in more affluent areas.

Our Vision is that ‘people don’t see suicide as a solution to the difficulties they face’. Preventing men from dying by suicide and building men’s mental fitness involves both health services and community-based services, providing men with the right service that meets their needs.

For information on contacting crisis services for immediate help:

Community based men’s mental health programmes

Men’s mental health community programmes in Cheshire & Merseyside cover a range of services, offering social activities, the opportunity to learn new skills, building mental fitness and programmes with local sporting clubs and heroes.

Men’s mental health provision in Cheshire & Merseyside is being further boosted by NHS England funding for middle-aged men’s community projects.  The NO MORE Suicide Partnership commissioned a report on what works for men’s community-based programmes. The report: ‘Rapid Review of Community-based men’s mental health and suicide prevention interventions’ (by Edgehill University et al 2021), and a report which outlines key learning from NHSEI-funded suicide prevention projects delivered between February 2020 and June 2021 for middle-aged men (40-60-years-old) living in Cheshire and Merseyside, is available below.

Mens Mental Health Projects in Cheshire & Merseyside

Below are some of the projects taking place in Cheshire & Merseyside.

Visit: evertonfc.com/community
Contact: [email protected]

Through the positive promotion of sport, physical activity and the brand of Everton Football Club, Everton in the community are committed to providing high quality, accessible participant and development opportunities that positively change lives and bring enjoyment to the community.

Visit: stateofmindsport.org
Contact: [email protected]
0333 011 3535

The State of Mind programme was established in 2011. The aim of the charity is to use the power of sport, in particular Rugby League, to raise awareness of, and promote mental fitness, wellbeing and resilience, tackle stigma and to signpost and encourage access to timely support, to ultimately prevent suicide

Visit: openingupcricket.com

Opening Up Cricket provides free sessions promoting positive mental health to clubs, players and coaches.

Visit: jamesplace.org.uk

James’ Place mission is to stop men from dying by suicide. They want to make sure that help is available for every man facing a suicidal crisis and support them to find hope for the future.

James’ Place work with health partners to deliver a service to men in Merseyside whose needs have not been met by traditional services.

Visit: seansplace.org.uk

The aim of Sean’s Place is to improve mental health and well-being through sessions specifically identified to improve confidence and self-esteem whilst reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety. Activities include: art, mindfulness, fitness, solution focused hypnotherapy, holistic therapies and nutrition, cookery, music lessons and a family support network.

Visit: facebook.com/LiverpoolFootballTherapy
Call: 07905 572126
Email: [email protected]

Liverpool Football Therapy is a project encouraging adults affected by mental ill health to use football as a recovery tool or as part of ongoing therapy.

Visit: evolvingmindset.co.uk

Evolving Mindset is a mental health Community Interest Company (CIC). They offer free mental health assistance to individuals and families who need it, as well as mental health programmes for schools and businesses.

Visit: mentell.org.uk

Mentell is an online platform providing free circles for men aged 18+ to talk (or just listen) in a safe and confidential space.

To find out what is happening in your area click on the relevant link below.

Cheshire East

Click here to visit the Live Well Cheshire East website

Email: [email protected]

Cheshire West and Chester

Click here to visit the Live Well Cheshire West website

Email: [email protected]

Halton

Click here to visit Halton’s mental health webpage

Email: [email protected]

Knowsley

Click here to visit Knowsley’s health webpage

Email: [email protected]

Liverpool

Click here to visit Liverpool’s Live Your Life Well website

Email: [email protected]

Sefton

Click here to visit Sefton’s health webpage

Email: [email protected]

St Helens

Click here to visit St Helens’ OK To Ask mental health webpage

Email: [email protected]

Warrington

Click here to visit Warrington’s Happy Ok Sad website

Email: [email protected]

Wirral

Click here to visit Wirral’s health webpage

Email: [email protected]