Mind and Men's Health Forum seeks improved mental health services for men
Last updated 06/02/2010 10:46:29
Mind and Mens Health Forum seeks improved mental health services for men
Men sometimes find it hard to talk about their feelings but a special conference will urge them to have their say on meeting the health needs of the male population. Mind and Men's Health Forum are staging the day at Reading University on March 30.
As a result of its campaigning, the Department of Health has commissioned Mind, along with Men's Health Forum, to write a guide on exactly how mental health services, employers and community groups can improve the way in which they work with men.
"Mind research shows that men can struggle with being open about mental health issues," the charity says. "Men are less likely to seek help than women and more likely to vent their problems through anger or self-medicating with alcohol or drugs. We believe the health service should make it easier for men to seek help and provide treatment and support that takes their needs into account."
The event is free and open to anyone with an interest in this issue. To help write this paper, both charities want to consult with as many people as possible and this conference is a part of that process.
For more information go to http://www.mind.org.uk
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