Men’s Mental Health Month

November is Men’s Mental Health Month

At Mid and North East Essex Mind, we work all year round to create a community where men feel supported, understood and unembarrassed to talk about their mental health.

This month, we’re shining an extra spotlight on men’s mental health by sharing short videos from men across our local community – some offering personal reflections, others sharing words of encouragement. Every message helps normalise conversations that many men still find difficult to start.

We’re bringing together volunteers, lived experience panel members, community partners, colleagues, veterans, sportsmen and local advocates to contribute to this campaign.
Some share insights from their own journeys, while others offer supportive messages to help break the stigma.

Together, their voices show that speaking up is courageous – and that none of us should face things alone.

Watch the Videos

Here you’ll find the videos shared so far as part of Men’s Mental Health Month. We’ll continue adding new messages from men across our community all month long.

Trigger warning: These videos include discussion of mental health, which some viewers may find sensitive.

Please note: The views expressed are those of the contributors and are not medical or professional advice.