Action on Male Suicide
Research, Evidence, Action.
Male suicide is one of the most urgent and under-addressed public health crises of our time.
In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50.
Globally, men account for the majority of suicides, yet male suicide remains under-researched, under-funded, and poorly addressed by current systems.
We are on a mission to change this – by turning rigorous evidence into practical action that saves lives.
“If it’s deep in your soul, that you can’t cope with this world, what do you do for people? What do you do?” Woman, UK, whose brother died by suicide.
Our aim is to support more men who are suicidal to access meaningful and fulfilling lives.
We aim to do that through evidence-based research, interventions, policies, and public engagement.
Advance knowledge: Conduct high-quality, impactful research to deepen our understanding of male suicide and inform actionable solutions.
Effective interventions: Design and implement innovative, evidence-based interventions to reduce male suicide.
Strengthen support: Strengthen the knowledge, skills, and ability of professionals, communities, and researchers to support men in crisis.
Public communication: Ensure research findings are creatively disseminated to the public to increase awareness and understanding.
Inform policy and systems change: Provide evidence to policymakers and institutions to improve national and international responses to male suicide.
Global collaboration: Foster partnerships across sectors and countries to address male suicide as a shared global challenge.
“If someone tells you that they want to die, what are you going to do with that? There’s so much emphasis on the need to talk, we need to listen to people as well.” Man, UK, who has attempted suicide.
Research Highlights
- Systematic review of 76 studies on male suicide risk
- Identified key barriers to help-seeking among men
- Developed research priorities informed by lived experience
- Multiple studies exploring childhood adversity and male suicide risk
- Produced practical summaries for public and professional use
“I’m only a short time out of a psychiatric ward after a serious suicide attempt. Those around me, the professionals, the services all know that. Yet somehow, the onus still falls on me to “reach out” or share my struggles. (…) Recovery is messy. The future feels uncertain. The challenges persist. But I’m still here. I don’t want sympathy. I want honesty and accountability. I want to offer authenticity through my experiences and support those that want real change.” Mark Gallagher
Trainings & Talks
We provide evidence-based talks and professional training on male suicide, help-seeking, and gender-informed practice.
Suitable for:
- NHS and healthcare professionals
- Universities
- Corporate organisations
- Community and voluntary sector groups
“This training should be essential across communities so we are all working together to support boys and men experiencing pain leading to suicidal thoughts.” Gail Dearing, Deputy Head of Service Mental Health
Stay in touch:
malesuicideresearch.com 