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Men and Suicide Research Report 270912 1

This UK report provides an extensive overview of the many of the factors that lead to a man's suicide, and as such it offers a detailed and extensive overview of causes and factors.

Middle age is often reported as a time of particular stress for men (and women). The combination of rising stresses imposed by dynamics around careers, family, personal life experiences and many other factors can contribute to a feeling of being 'stuck by your choices' - too hard to change direction yet still so much to live for.

The Samaritans report provides a useful analysis of the common determinants of male suicide in disadvantaged males of middle age.

Overview Of Contents

The report examines male suicide in light of:

Psychology and personality factors
Masculinities
Relationship breakdown
Emotional lives and social disconnectedness
Men in their mid years today
Socio-economic position

The report was produced in recognition of the marked trend of suicides being undertaken by middle aged men, which prompted the questions of how to reach them and what communication and intervention strategies worked in this age group.

The report provides several recommendations for services that take a broader approach to suicide prevention, including intervention in younger men to prevent problems ocurring later on.

Resources Available

Research Report: Middle Aged Men and Suicide -2.59 MB
Research from the "We're In Your Corner" campaign.
Poster Materials from the Campaign
Workman Poster -1.15 MB (Man In His 30's)
Soldier Poster -1.03 MB (Man in His 40's)
Boxing Trainer -914 KB (Man In His 50's)
Video: Men, Stress And Suicide (Youtube video 6.04 minutes)
Supporting the campaign 'We're in your Corner' 2012 the Samaritans went out on the streets of Ealing, London and asked middle-aged men about the pressures they feel in today's society, how they deal with stress, and getting emotional.