ABOUT

Pwrpas is a local project set up to help men to improve their mental health. It will operate as a hub with its primary aim being to:

  • Raise awareness of the mental health challenges faced by men.

  • Engage with men and encourage conversation.

  • Signpost men to appropriate support.

Pwrpas will achieve the above by:

  • Working collaboratively with local employers and specialist partners.

  • Creating a single reference point website containing information relating to causes and symptoms of poor mental health along with sources of support.

  • Facilitate the training of a local network of mental health buddies and Mental Health First Aiders.

  • Support this network by providing regular networking events.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • 12.5% of men in the UK are suffering with a mental health issue.

  • Only 35% of men seek help with their mental health.

  • 3 in 4 suicides are men.

  • In 2018 there were 6,154 suicides in UK - 16 per day!

  • Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, in the UK more than cancer or heart disease.

  • Alcohol accounts for 33,000 deaths a year in the UK.

  • 4.3% of men in the UK are drug dependent.

  • It is estimated that around 2 million people in the UK are addicted to over the counter drugs.

  • Over 300,000 men have an eating disorder – Increase of over 70% in the 6 years to 2017.

  • More than 2 million people in the UK are either problem gamblers or at risk of an addiction.

Help is out there - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

C.A.L.L. Helpline

Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the C.A.L.L. Helpline service which offers a confidential 24/7 listening and support service.

Telephone: 0800 132 737 or Text help to: 81066 Website: Call Helpline

DAN - FREE Bilingual Drug and Alcohol Helpline

You can call DAN 24/7 on 0808 808 2234 anytime day or night or text DAN to 81066 and they will give you help and advice.

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