This study explored the barriers 725 men worldwide, who are currently or recently suicidal, experience in accessing professional support.
Contrary to perceptions that men are poor help-seekers our findings suggest that many men have sought support, but the help didn’t help.
Many other men wanted support but couldn’t access it. Barriers included prohibitive costs and waiting times. Some men were worried about potential costs to their identity, autonomy, relationships, and future life opportunities.
Other men felt they lacked the psychological tools to get help – such as feeling unable to express their emotions or trust someone to help.
Some men didn’t think the services available would be useful and others expressed a mistrust of mental health professionals.
Based on our findings we made 23 recommendations for services and public health messaging to increase men’s help-seeking behaviours.
Free public guides of findings:
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1. Short Guide
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2. Long Guide
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This research was supported by funding from the Liam Britton Foundation and Jonathan’s Voice.
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