Men's Health
Men's Health Resources
Our clinician's have hand-picked information and gathered various resources on common mens health issues including:
- Prostate Issues
- Testicular Problems
- Mental Health
- Heart Disease
- Sexual health
- Addictions
- Hormonal Issues
- gout
Mental Health
Mens mental health includes a broad range of conditions/symptoms including:
- anxiety,
- depression
- suicidal thoughts
- Anger Issues
Click here to find a full list of mental health conditions and what they mean.
In men a high proportion of these can be masked by increased alcohol consumption, anger or aggression and throwing yourself into your work. Men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues than women.
This is especially important to identify in men as the leading cause of death for young men under the age of 45 is suicide. Men are three times as likely to commit suicide than women and the mental health foundation Scotland found over a third (37%) of Scottish men experienced suicidal thoughts as a result of feeling stressed and 31% increased the amount of alcohol in order to cope.
If you experience any of these symptoms or even feel you are ‘not quite right’ it is a good idea to get in touch with your GP or contact / access the resources listed below.
Brothers in arms is a charity that focuses on destigmatising discussions around mental health in male spaces.
Condoms C:Card
If you are looking for Condoms we are a c:card distribution site. That means we can provide free condoms to you if you have a C:card, and can issue you one if you need.
C:card is a confidential service, so they don't collect any information on their users, I fyou would like further information- you can visit their site here
Free Local Support Groups
Pilton Community Health Project, Edinburgh Website
• One-to-one support online or by phone
• Group support sessions via Zoom or Facebook
• Men’s group activities face to face
Men Matter Scotland - read about other men’s journeys / struggles so you know you are not alone Website
• One-to-one peer support
• Talking groups
• Art sessions
• Bike club
• Go wild sessions / WIM HOF training (ice water breathing techniques)
• Suicide prevention
Our website also has a dedicated section for mental health resources. To find out self help to apps to CBT to local support groups online and in person, click here.