Hosted by MANUP? and Dr. Susie Bennett
Male suicide is a public health emergency. In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50, and in 2022, three-quarters of all suicide deaths were male. Despite these alarming statistics, research on why men are at such high risk and how to help them has been scarce.
Dr. Susie Bennett has recently completed a 4-year PhD exploring male suicide risk and recovery factors. Her ongoing research, supported exclusively by MANUP?, seeks to address this critical issue.
We want to share the latest insights with anyone committed to providing better support men who are suicidal.
Join us to hear Dr. Susie Bennett share key findings from her research, shedding light on crucial aspects of male suicide:
Societal Pressures: How societal expectations can heighten men's loneliness and feelings of failure.
Emotional Pain: The impact of emotional pain and help-seeking experiences.
Childhood Challenges: The influence of childhood challenges on men's mental health.
Practical Support: Practical ways to better support men in crisis, including addressing the empathy gap in how society understands and responds to men's pain.
Dr. Bennett will be joined by community and health professional experts who work with men who are suicidal. They will share their insights on what works best and what needs to change to better support men in crisis.
Event Highlights Include:
Latest Research Findings:
Why do men die by suicide? An overview of the research into male suicide risk factors.
Working well with men who are suicidal: Research recommendations.
Panel Discussions: Hear from leading experts supporting men in crisis.
Group Action Planning: Help plan actionable steps to enhance support for men who are suicidal.
Who is this event for? This event is for professionals, advocates, and anyone who wants to better support men who are suicidal.
Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time: 10:15 - 17:00
Location: The Hope Centre, 10 St Margaret’s Street, Ipswich, IP4 2AT
Join us to make a difference in understanding and preventing male suicide.