Helping Men and Boys Thrive - Not Just Survive

At Men’s Mental Health Works (MMHW), we understand that psychological wellbeing for men is not just about the absence of illness—it’s about building a life rooted in strength, support, and purpose. Our services support men and boys in navigating health, masculinity, trauma, fatherhood, and the many roles they play in today’s evolving society.

What We Believe

Men’s Mental Health Works as does mental health for all. Psychological wellbeing flows from a lifestyle that includes positive choices and behaviours around nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management and relationships. We believe psychological wellbeing comes from everyday choices:

  • Eating well

  • Exercising regularly

  • Sleeping properly

  • Managing stress

  • Nurturing healthy relationships

For men, these distress signals might just be seen as business as usual in today’s world. These early warning signs often don’t get noticed either by the man himself or those around him until they reach significant crisis levels.
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Why Men Don’t Always Seek Help

“Man up” culture discourages emotional expression

Fear of being seen as weak

Cultural and social expectations of masculinity

Lack of male-centered services

At MMHW, we offer a dedicated, stigma-free space for men — whether you're a teen boy, young adult, new father, or elder navigating later life changes.

Our Approach 
Full‑Spectrum Support for Men

Psychotherapy & trauma-informed therapy

Health & lifestyle coaching

Parenting support & family systems work

Psychological education

Anger & abuse issue work (non-collusive)

Fitness & wellness strategy

We help men become the best versions of themselves — equipped, emotionally connected, and mentally strong.
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The State of Men’s Mental Health in the UK

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  • Men make up 95% of the UK prison population

  • Over 87% of those men have two or more diagnosed mental health conditions

  • Men face the highest rates of violent crime, both as victims and perpetrators

  • Many men carry undiagnosed trauma and lack safe, validating spaces to process it

  • There’s a growing crisis of masculinity—fueling disconnection, isolation, and online radicalization

Help Is Available — And It Works
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Leadership & Legacy Noel’s Story

Noel our CEO and Founder started working with men specifically at the beginning of his clinical career in Edinburgh over 30 years ago supporting new fathers. He has maintained his expertise and interest in this area and brought an expert team together to support men and boys.

Noel has built a specialist team committed to real change:

  • Trauma & anger management experts

  • Professionals experienced in abuse dynamics

  • Practitioners who uphold accountability, growth, and reparation

This isn’t about excusing harmful behavior — it’s about healing, responsibility, and transformation.

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Our Values

  • We support healthy masculinity.

  • We do not collude with harmful behaviour.

  • We support men to take responsibility and heal.

  • We create spaces where men can grow without shame.

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Your Well‑Being

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