Men’s mental health matters
Celebrating Movember, the annual event that involves the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues.
From the archive: Mountain Rescue Magazine Issue 86, Autumn 2023. From Togetherall in association with the Rescue Benevolent Fund.
This article delves into the importance of addressing men’s mental health, the barriers that prevent men from seeking help and how Togetherall provides anonymous, accessible and inclusive support for men.
According to Movember, a leading global men’s health charity, a staggering two out of five men admit to experiencing regular feelings of low mood or anxiety. This statistic underscores the importance of addressing mental health needs among men and providing guidance on how they can seek help to feel better.
Men are often hesitant to reach out to friends or family due to fear of judgment or the misconception that they should be able to handle their problems independently. One organisation offering a solution to this is Togetherall.
Togetherall is an online mental health support community where members can anonymously support one another and benefit from other well-being resources. It offers a welcoming and non-judgmental space where individuals can interact anonymously, share their feelings and connect with others who understand their struggles. This anonymity is a crucial factor in overcoming the reluctance many men feel when discussing their mental health issues.
Togetherall also provides round-the-clock support, ensuring that help is available after hours when traditional support channels may be closed. The platform is monitored by trained professionals, ensuring that the community remains a safe and supportive space.
How Togetherall can help
One of the core strengths of Togetherall is its inclusivity. It recognises that mental health struggles do not discriminate based on gender, age or background. Men and women from all walks of life can find solace and support on this platform. This inclusivity fosters a sense of community and unity, breaking down the isolation that often accompanies mental health challenges. Often people who do not seek support from other channels find help from Togetherall.
Togetherall provides members with an accessible, anonymous and inclusive space to share their experiences and seek support. For those not ready to share on the platform, Togetherall also has self-paced courses on a range of wellbeing topics, like managing stress and worry, coping with mood, managing anger and many more. There is also an opportunity to write about thoughts, feelings and experiences, in a journal within the platform that only you can see.
For those that are interested in learning more about this, Togetherall is free for all members. Find out more about how you can join and explore more in the panel on the right.
As we focus on men’s mental health this November, it’s important to consider men can be supported with their mental health and wellness. This might be in the form of exploring options that are available for support or by speaking to men you know about options that are available to them. Even speaking about these issues is an important starting place.
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