Men's Health and Well-being
Researches visited various sites where men attend on a social basis and conducted semi-structured interviews. Conversations focused onl views on service delivery, healthy lifestyles, mental health and health information.
Summary:
Over the course of the project 106 men were spoken to. There were 73 semi-structured interviews, 1 group discussion (25 people) and 8 online surveys completed. Of the responses the following key findings can be identified:
- Although some felt they had few needs and people should take responsibility for their own health, the majority cited problems with the services they receive.
- People acknowledge the financial difficulties faced by the NHS but this also led to some anxieties about what the future holds.
- Staying active and having positive relationships were most frequently cited as being supportive of health and well-being.
- Workplaces and the benefits agency are seen as lacking in understanding which causes increased anxiety and hardship for individuals.
Conclusion:
Whilst there appears to be a willingness amongst men to talk about mental health and well-being in general, there is a wariness to talk about their own mental health.
Many individuals felt that support could be improved if clinicians worked in a more holistic way offering a wraparound service with more focus on quality of life.
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Men's Health and Well-being
