SHOCKING suicide figures show the stark reality of mental health problems among men and a new free service has launched to help those who are struggling.
The mental health and emotional wellbeing support service - Qwell for Men - has been launched to help men living in North Yorkshire, York and some surrounding areas.
Men living in the eligible areas can register to use Qwell to access one-on-one online sessions with qualified counsellors, receive and provide peer-to-peer support through moderated online forums, and read and contribute to articles.
The service is delivered by Kooth, the UK’s largest provider of online mental health services and has been commissioned for use by the Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership.
It is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and marks the first time a digital mental health service has been commissioned specifically in response to male suicide.
In England, around one in eight men have a common mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder. Around three-quarters, 4,303, of registered suicides in England and Wales in 2019 were among men.
Two out of every three people who take their life have not previously had contact with mental health services so the Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership is investing in different ways to support people before it gets to crisis point.
Jo Kent, suicide prevention lead at Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership, said: “We are really pleased to announce that Qwell for Men is now available to men in the local area.
"We know that men can often find it difficult to talk about their mental health and the way that they are feeling.
"With free access to Qwell, we can ensure that they have access to the right support, wherever and whenever they need it.
“Qwell for Men is available 24 hours a day and those accessing support have the option to remain completely anonymous.
"This service is crucial and we encourage men from all walks of life to use it.”
Qwell can be accessed by visiting qwell.io/hcv and other local support can be found at talksuicide.co.uk/get-help
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