How We Help

IN THE UK, ALMOST 6,000 PEOPLE TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES

75% OF THEM
ARE MEN

WHY SO MANY MEN?

The research, including Samaritans’ Men and Suicide report, shows how complex the issue is.

In the report, men talk about relationships breaking down, separation from children, job loss, addiction, lack of close friendships, loneliness and being unable to open up.

Deprivation is also a major factor in male suicide, increasing the odds of taking your life by 10 times, compared with the suicide risk of more affluent men.

“I find it very supportive”

I would recommend the Cornermen to other men, I feel like you can be yourself and it’s all up to you. I find it very supportive, and we can help each other in a non-clinical way.

Carl

THE ‘GOLD STANDARD’

The ‘gold standard’ of masculinity is a persuasive little voice that whispers, ‘you’ve failed’ unless you’ve secured that job, house, car, woman, those children and that sunny family life.

‘You’re divorced? Don’t see your kids much now and don’t live with them? You lost your job? You can’t pay your debts, your rent, your mortgage, your bills? Your life is over, man!’

It whispers about anything that isn’t part of conventional James Bond-style masculinity.

‘You’re gay, you’re trans, you’re bi – what sort of life do you think you’re going to have? Don’t tell anyone, whatever you do.’

Feelings of failure and shame make it harder to open up because that will make things worse, won’t it?

We believe these toxic messages which eat away at men’s wellbeing can be reversed.

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DID YOU KNOW

1 in 5 of us suffer from suicidal thoughts

HOW THE
CORNERMEN
CAN HELP

The Cornermen’s aim is to make a difference in our local community.

Here you will be able to talk through your issues, get advice and engage in a workout set to your fitness level. Alternatively you you can just go for a walk and talk in the beautiful country surroundings or even get a haircut – all with trained professionals.

GET INVOLVED

Any donations are massively appreciated but there are other ways in which you can support The Cornermen.

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