{"id":2650,"date":"2025-11-20T10:02:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/?p=2650"},"modified":"2025-11-20T13:43:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:43:24","slug":"strong-enough-to-speak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/blog\/strong-enough-to-speak\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong enough to speak: A personal look into Men\u2019s Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-1024x724.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-300x212.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-768x543.jpeg 768w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-1536x1086.webp 1536w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-scaled.webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-1568x1109.webp 1568w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-150x106.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-1024x724.jpeg\" height=\"724\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-1024x724.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-300x212.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-768x543.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-1536x1086.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-1568x1109.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/1-150x106.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2651 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Mental health is a personal, powerful, and poignant topic. One that everyone will have had their own experiences with, and one that feels more prevalent than it has ever been. It\u2019s great to see how important people take mental health now, and that the stigma and taboo around it are slowly changing; however, the stats still read similarly to how they read 5 years ago, and the trend isn\u2019t changing for men.<\/p>\n<h3>The State of Men\u2019s Mental Health<\/h3>\n<p>Mental health issues among men are a serious and growing concern. In the UK, suicide is disproportionately a male problem: in 2024, the suicide rate for men in England and Wales was <strong>17.6 per 100,000<\/strong>, compared to <strong>5.7 per 100,000<\/strong> for women.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mental Health UK data, men are about <strong>three times more likely to die by suicide<\/strong> than women.<\/p>\n<p>87% of people living on the street are men.<\/p>\n<p>Almost 75% of adults who go missing are men.<\/p>\n<p>Men are nearly three times as likely as women to become dependent on alcohol and three times as likely to report frequent drug use.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, while one in five adults in England has a common mental health condition, this breaks down to about <strong>15% of men<\/strong>, compared to <strong>24% of women<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These statistics reflect deeper, systemic issues: social pressures, stigma, under-treatment, and under-reporting all play a role.<\/p>\n<h3><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-1024x559.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-300x164.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-768x419.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-1536x838.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-2048x1117.jpeg 1980w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-1568x855.webp 1568w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-150x82.webp 150w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-scaled.webp 1981w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-1024x559.jpeg\" height=\"559\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-1024x559.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-300x164.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-768x419.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-1536x838.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-2048x1117.jpeg 1980w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-1568x855.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-150x82.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/2-1-scaled.jpeg 1981w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2659 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n<h3>Why Men Struggle to Talk About Mental Health<\/h3>\n<p>From a young age, many men are raised with a narrative of \u201cbeing strong,\u201d \u201cnot showing weakness,\u201d and \u201chandling things on your own.\u201d These expectations can make the thought of being emotionally vulnerable, feel dangerous or shameful. Restrictive norms around masculinity &#8211; needing to appear in control, emotionless, or invulnerable &#8211; contribute directly to poorer mental health outcomes for men.<\/p>\n<p>Modern society and workplace culture can also play a major role. Many men feel that admitting to struggling could jeopardise their job, their reputation, or how they\u2019re perceived by peers, friends, and family.<\/p>\n<p>These narratives build obstacles and put barriers in the way of men acknowledging, talking about, and getting help with their mental health &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stigma &amp; Shame<\/strong>: Many men fear being judged, perceived as weak, or losing respect if they admit they\u2019re struggling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Awareness<\/strong>: Sometimes men don\u2019t recognise symptoms of depression or anxiety in themselves; feelings of irritability, fatigue, or emptiness may not immediately register as mental health issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Help-Seeking Behaviour<\/strong>: According to Man-Up No Man Down, only <strong>36%<\/strong> of referrals to talking therapies are from men.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical Constraints<\/strong>: Time, money, and accessibility can all be obstacles, taking time off work, affording therapy, or even knowing where to start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal Beliefs<\/strong>: Ideas like \u201cI should handle this myself\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ll only burden others\u201d can stop men from reaching out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-768x512.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-1536x1024.webp 1536w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-2048x1365.webp 2048w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-1568x1045.webp 1568w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-1024x683.png\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-2048x1365.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-1568x1045.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/3-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2655 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n<h3>What I Struggled With<\/h3>\n<p>I won\u2019t bore you with the details of my experience with mental health because this isn\u2019t about me; but I hope it might help if I write about when I realised that I might need to talk to someone.<\/p>\n<p>A few years ago, I was stood in my kitchen making a brew staring out the window whilst waiting for the kettle to boil. As my mind wandered, I was caught off-guard by one of the few memories I have of my Mum before she passed, and all of a sudden, I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. No biggie, I was alone in the kitchen, nothing to worry about; but then my girlfriend at the time came into the kitchen, and my thoughts immediately jumped to \u201cshe can\u2019t see you crying\u201d \u201chide your face\u201d \u201cshe\u2019ll think you\u2019re a baby\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>I swallowed the lump and blinked the tears away, but that was when I recognised my attitude towards mental health was all wrong. I was perpetuating beliefs that I thought I didn\u2019t believe, I had bought in to the same narrative I am now writing about.<\/p>\n<p>This realisation made me start paying more attention to men\u2019s mental health, I started doing research, and speaking to other people about their experiences, I began to change my mind set about my emotions and my mental health, and most importantly, I was learning. And the more I learned, the more I realised that I had been suffering with poor mental health, for quite a while too. I understood that my irritability wasn\u2019t just because I had a short temper, my constantly feeling fatigued wasn\u2019t just because of the lack of sleep, my outward expression of stoicism was just a contrast of how chaotic and hollow I felt inside.<\/p>\n<p>This is when I realised, I should probably speak to someone about the things that have happened in my life, and how they might have impacted me; how my experiences might have shaped how I interact with and perceive the world, and people around me.<\/p>\n<p>I spoke to someone internally at work, who pointed me in the direction of Vitality Health and their counselling service. I had a quick consultation and shortly after began 6 sessions over as many weeks with a trained therapist. All I can say is that speaking about my past and being able to understand more about me, and how I tick has been transformative. I learned to understand more about my feelings, to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, and to challenge the harsh internal narrative that I had been perpetuating internally for too long. It also helped me form more healthy habits; its not always possible but I try to get outside and walk every day after work for at least 20 minutes. I \u201ccheck-in\u201d on myself, to make sure I acknowledge how I am feeling, and a couple of really close, trusted people I know I could count on if I needed them. Having that support network has made all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>I hope that this might encourage more men to open up and talk about their experiences too!<\/p>\n<h3><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-768x513.jpeg 768w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-scaled.jpeg 1920w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-1568x1046.webp 1568w,https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-1024x683.jpeg\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-1568x1046.jpeg 1568w, https:\/\/www.microlise.com\/careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/4-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2657 size-large sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n<h3>Encouraging Conversation \u2013 A How to Guide<\/h3>\n<p>Conversation is a powerful first step. Here&#8217;s how to start:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Normalize check-ins<\/strong>: Encourage men in your life to do regular mental health check-ins. Ask: \u201cHow are you, really?\u201d more than once.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lead by example<\/strong>: Share your own struggles. Even a small admission, something like \u201cI had a rough week\u201d, can open the door for others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peer support<\/strong>: Suggest peer-led groups (like men\u2019s support networks) where vulnerability is encouraged. These communities can be less intimidating than clinical settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe spaces<\/strong>: Create or promote non-judgmental environments &#8211; whether that&#8217;s social, at work, or in friendship circles &#8211; where men can feel okay expressing difficulty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek professional support<\/strong>: Remember that therapy isn\u2019t a sign of failure; it\u2019s a proactive, helpful step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Poor mental health is not a weakness or a personal failing &#8211; it\u2019s a societal issue that affects everyone, particularly men. The statistics are alarming, but they also point to a hope: if more men feel able to speak up, reach out, and support one another, we can break cycles of silence and shame.<\/p>\n<p>My own journey hasn\u2019t been easy, but asking for help was the turning point. It wasn\u2019t weakness &#8211; it was strength. And I firmly believe that by continuing to talk, normalise, and build support systems, we can help more men to feel seen, heard, and understood.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this and you\u2019re struggling, reach out. Use one of the helplines above. Talk to someone &#8211; a friend, a partner, a family member. And if you know someone who might be suffering, don\u2019t wait &#8211; start the conversation.<\/p>\n<h3>Resources &amp; Where to Get Help<\/h3>\n<p>Here are several UK-based resources specifically useful for men (and for anyone) struggling with mental health:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Samaritans<\/strong> &#8211; 24\/7 listening support: <strong>116 123<\/strong> (free)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mind<\/strong> &#8211; Helplines for information, support, and signposting: <strong>0300 102 1234<\/strong> (support line) and <strong>0300 123 3393<\/strong> (infoline)<\/li>\n<li><strong>CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)<\/strong> &#8211; Dedicated to men, their helpline runs 5pm\u2013midnight: <strong>0800 58 58 58<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shout<\/strong> &#8211; 24\/7 crisis text line: <strong>text SHOUT to 85258<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>James\u2019 Place<\/strong> &#8211; Suicide-prevention centres specifically for men 18+ in crisis (London, Liverpool, Newcastle): you can self-refer; they offer 6\u20138 talking-therapy sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Men\u2019s Minds Matter<\/strong> &#8211; A charity offering mental health service signposting and evidence-based therapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental Health Foundation<\/strong> &#8211; For advice on talking to your GP, local services, and crisis help.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Martin\u2019s Mission<\/strong> &#8211; Focused on reducing stigma for men talking about mental health, especially in Greater Manchester and Glossop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Statistics sourced from Man-up No Man Down, ONS, Mental Health Foundation, and Mental Health UK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mental health is a personal, powerful, and poignant topic. 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