If you landed on this page, it’s because you have some interest or curiosity around the topic of Men’s mental health.
A recent survey revealed 78% of male students have never accessed support via ACS yet 89% felt they would benefit from a men’s group.
Many men experience pressure to act in ways that adhere to society’s views of masculinity. This can often mean refusing to reach out for help and support in order to appear tough and invulnerable, causing many to break alone and in silence. It is also well documented that men (74%) are at higher risk of suicide than women (26%) because the fear of shame can feel worse than death itself.
For these reasons, this Men's group, run by members of Advice & Counselling Service (ACS), offers a safe and non-judgmental space for those who identify as male at QMUL.
This is not a traditional therapy group as such, but an opportunity to explore, learn, and discuss your experiences of being a man in today's society, including any challenges you face.
The group will run over 5 weeks and consist of 90-minute sessions covering various topics with the hope of generating interesting and thought provoking discussion. There will be time for questions and debriefing at the end.
The following topics will be covered (but not limited to):
The next group will begin in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Facilitators: Jonathan Pinto and Fergus Roche
The group will be held in the Yurt; a comfortable, non-denominational and informal space located in St Benet's Chaplaincy.
If you are interested in attending this group, please register here.
To ensure fairness, students will be randomly selected with those remaining placed on a waiting list for future groups. Those successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend a brief 15-minute assessment to determine suitability within the group.
Once the group is filled, we will place any remaining students on a waiting list for future groups in the coming year.
Please note, if we feel the group is not suitable for your current needs, we may signpost you for alternative support.