Support Resources

Here are some useful resources to learn more about the importance of engaging men and minority ethnic groups in mental health research

Mental Health and Wellbeing of Men

• R.A.I.S.E campaign helps spot signs of depression in men

• A message to men - news from BACP

• Men and Mental Health

• Mental Health UK - Men's Mental Health

• Men’s mental health and access to therapy highlighted in Parliament

• Briefing on disparities in men's and women's mental and physical health to inform policy changes for improving men's health - UK Parliament  

Mental Health and Wellbeing in Ethnic Minority Groups

• MIND - Mental health in racialised communities

• Mental Health Foundation - Mental health in BAME communities

• Mental Health UK - BAME communities

Participant Signposting List

If participating in the survey has raised any concerns for you, please contact:

• Your GP/physician

• Your university Open Doors or mental health/ wellbeing services. These are easily accessible through the University student page/ student Union page.

• Student Space

  • Website: https://studentspace.org.uk/find-support 

  • Phone: 0808 808 4994 

  • Email: students@themix.org.uk

• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

  • Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support 

  • Phone: 0800 585858 (5pm to midnight every day)

• Mind 

  • Website: www.mind.org.uk 

  • Phone: 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)

  • Email: info@mind.org.uk

• Nightline Association 

  • Website: https://nightline.ac.uk/listening-services 

• Rethink Mental Illness 

  • Website: https://www.rethink.org/ 

  • Phone: 0808 801 0525 

  • Email: advice@rethink.org 

• Samaritans 

  • Website: http://www.samaritans.org/ 

  • Phone: 116 123  (free 24-hour helpline)

  • Email: jo@samaritans.org  

• SHOUT 

  • Text “SHOUT” to 85258 (free 24 hours)

  • Website: https://giveusashout.org

• Papyrus (for people under 35 experiences suicidal thoughts)

  • Phone: 0800 068 4141 (9am to midnight every day) or text 07860 039967

  • Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ 

• The Mix (for people aged 25 and under)

  • Offers free 1-2-1 webchat service 

  • Phone: telephone helplines on 0808 808 4994 (4pm to 11pm, seven days of the week).

  • Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/