November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month and on this International Men’s Day, we’re giving you the tools and resources you need to support your mental health.
We want to raise a greater awareness around men’s mental and physical health, which is still a taboo subject.
Men are less likely to seek help for their mental health, making up only 36% of NHS referrals for psychological therapies (Mental Health UK).
If you identify as male and you’re struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. There’s plenty of support out there, and if you’re not sure where to start your student support team are here for you.
Student Services are available from 08:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
We can arrange a support tutorial and talk about how you’re feeling, and support you through what you’re going through. You can contact us by:
- Email:
- Phone:
- 0115 952 2075
- 0203 034 5650
- In person: Student Services Office
- Behind Main Reception in DMH in Nottingham
- Behind the front desk on the London campus
- Self-referral: https://confetti.ac.uk/sstreferral/
For inspiration on activities that may support your mental wellbeing, we suggest trying the following:
- Connect – Speak to people in your life, whether that is a friend, family member or neighbour. Build new connections to expand your social circles – this could be at college, work or your local community.
- Be Active – Engaging in regular physical activity is known to go hand in hand with lower rates of depression and anxiety across all age groups. This is because exercise releases hormones that make you feel good. Find an activity that you enjoy and suits your level of fitness and mobility.
- Notice – Be curious and take notice of the environment around you. Being in a state of mindfulness has been associated with a positive mental state. Savour the moment, whether you’re walking to college/work, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be present.
- Discover – Trying something different or rediscovering something that you used to enjoy can help to improve your confidence and widen your skillset.
- Offer – Do something for someone else. Helping others can promote wellbeing. Why not do something nice for a friend or spend some time volunteering.
