Men’s Mental Health Month: How to Support Men Around the World

Every November, the conversation around men’s mental health becomes louder — and for good reason. Across countries, cultures, and generations, men continue to face unique pressures that often push them into silence. Many grow up believing they must be the strong one, the dependable one, the problem-solver who never shows cracks. This conditioning follows them into adulthood and leaves countless men suffering in isolation.

At therappai, we believe mental health support should be instant, stigma-free, and accessible anywhere in the world. We also donate 1% of all profits to mental health organisations globally, because supporting men’s wellbeing requires both immediate help and long-term investment in the ecosystems around them.

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This expanded guide explores the reality of men’s mental health, the global organisations making a difference, and how you can take meaningful action — whether you’re supporting a partner, a father, a friend, a colleague, or yourself.

Why men’s mental health needs urgent attention

Decades of research across multiple countries reveal the same pattern:

• Men account for roughly 75% of global suicide deaths.

• Men are far less likely than women to seek therapy or ask for help.

• Men often wait until crisis point before reaching out.

• Many cultural norms discourage emotional openness.

• Workplaces in male-dominated industries (mining, construction, military, first-responders) face higher levels of mental distress.

This isn’t a national problem — it is a global one.

But change happens when conversations become normal, resources become visible, and support becomes easy to access.

Real stories showing why early support matters

These are composite real-life style vignettes based on common experiences across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

Tom — Australia (FIFO mining worker)

Tom spent 4 weeks at camp and 1 week at home, repeatedly. The isolation hit hard. He skipped meals, couldn’t sleep, and told no one because “everyone else seemed fine.” A mate casually asked, “How’s your headspace?” during a night shift. That small moment opened the door for Tom to finally share what he’d been holding inside for months.

Marcus — UK (new father)

Marcus didn’t expect the emotional crash after his son was born. Sleepless nights, financial pressure, and identity changes triggered severe anxiety — but he felt he had no right to complain when his partner had gone through childbirth. Finding an online father’s support forum helped him realise thousands of dads were feeling exactly what he felt.

Javi — United States (veteran)

After leaving the military, Javi struggled with survivor guilt and the sudden lack of structure. He didn’t want to “waste anyone’s time,” so he kept quiet. A colleague shared a link to a veteran support charity — that one link became the catalyst for Javi finally reconnecting with help.

Hemi — New Zealand (tradie)

Between long hours, rising costs, and family pressure, Hemi felt like he was constantly failing. When a workmate told him, “Bro, it’s normal to feel like this — you’re not broken,” he finally felt seen. That conversation led him to call a helpline the next day.

Across all these stories, one pattern repeats:

help arrived because someone reached out or shared a resource.

How to support men this month — and long after November

Start open conversations

Many men won’t volunteer how they’re feeling. But they will answer honest, gentle questions like:

• “How’s everything really going for you?”

• “What’s been stressing you out lately?”

• “I’m here if you ever need to talk — no pressure.”

You don’t need answers. You only need presence.

Share private, easy-access tools

Most men prefer to explore support quietly at first. That’s why digital mental-health tools — like therappai, with video, chat, and voice support available anytime — can be a lifeline.

Normalize mental health at work

If you’re a manager or employer, you can save lives simply by:

• sharing mental-health resources

• offering anonymous support tools

• allowing mental-health days

• running Movember or wellbeing initiatives

• reminding staff they can talk to you

• giving access to therappai for private check-ins

Participate in global initiatives

You can:

• grow a moustache

• host a workplace challenge

• run 60km for the 60 men lost to suicide each hour

• donate to vetted charities

• share stories on social media

• invite men in your life to join you

Global organisations supporting men’s mental health

Below is a comprehensive, international list of credible charities that support men’s wellbeing. Each includes a description and a donation link.

Worldwide organisations

Movember

Movember is the world’s leading men’s health movement, funding programs in mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer across multiple countries.

Donate here: Movember Donation Page

HeadsUpGuys

A global initiative offering evidence-based tools specifically for men struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.

Donate here: Support HeadsUpGuys

Australia

Beyond Blue

Provides nationwide support, crisis lines, and mental health programs designed to help men and families access support early.

Donate: Beyond Blue Donations

Black Dog Institute

A medical research institute offering programmes focused on mood disorders, suicide prevention, and male mental health.

Donate: Black Dog Institute Donations

Gotcha4Life

Focused on building mental fitness for boys and men across Australia with school, community, and workplace programmes.

Donate: Gotcha4Life Donate

New Zealand

I Am Hope / Gumboot Friday

Funds free youth counselling across NZ and runs national mental health campaigns.

Donate: I Am Hope Donations

Lifeline New Zealand

Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services across the country.

Donate: Lifeline NZ Donations

Movember New Zealand

Supports local men’s health projects through the global Movember movement.

Donate: Movember NZ Donations

United Kingdom

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

A leading UK charity focused on suicide prevention, offering helplines, campaigns, and community support.

Donate: Donate to CALM

Men’s Health Forum UK

Advocates for improved healthcare for men and boys, providing educational resources and research.

Donate: Men’s Health Forum Donations

United States

Movember US

The US branch of the global movement supporting mental health, veteran wellbeing, and cancer research.

Donate: Movember US Donations

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

The largest grassroots mental health organisation in the U.S., offering education, support groups, and community programs.

Donate: Donate to NAMI

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

Funds scientific research, provides community training, and leads national suicide prevention efforts.

Donate: Support AFSP

Give an Hour

Provides free mental health services to military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Donate: Give an Hour Donations

How therappai supports men worldwide

At therappai, we designed the platform to remove the barriers that prevent many men from asking for help:

• instant access to video-therapy style sessions

• chat and voice options for private, low-pressure support

• CBT, DBT, mindfulness, grounding and daily tools

• Crisis Buddy alerts when distress signals appear

• available on your schedule, not a therapist’s schedule

• stigma-free — no waiting rooms, no explanations

• enterprise-ready for workplaces looking to protect staff wellbeing

• built for early intervention, between sessions, and crisis prevention

And importantly:

We donate 1% of all our profits to global mental health organisations — including many listed above.

Because improving men’s wellbeing takes a full ecosystem, not a single product.

What you can do today

1. Share this resource

You never know who might open it quietly on their phone late at night.

2. Check in on one man in your life

One message or conversation can change someone’s trajectory.

3. Invite someone to try therappai

For many men, digital support is the safest, least intimidating first step.

Join the early access list:

therappai Early Access Waitlist