International Men’s Day 2026
Make time to talk
International Men’s Day is on Thursday 19 November 2026, in the middle of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. The UK theme this year is Supporting Men and Boys.
At Men Who Talk, we’re marking it with two free online webinars: one for employers who want to support the men in their teams, and one for men themselves.
Free International Men’s Day webinars
Join us online for one of two free webinars this International Men’s Day.
For employers, HR and wellbeing leads
[Sam’s webinar title]
[Wednesday 18 November, 12:30 to 13:30]
Online via Zoom. Free. Hosted by Sam Davies, founder of Men Who Talk.
[Two or three sentence description of Sam’s webinar]
For men
[Chris’s webinar title]
[Thursday 19 November, 19:30 to 20:30]
Online via Zoom. Free. Hosted by Chris Britton, Men Who Talk trustee.
[Two or three sentence description of Chris’s webinar]
Join a free online support group
Our free online groups for men run on weekday evenings and at weekends, all year round. They’re open to anyone who identifies as male, aged 18 and over, anywhere in the UK, and you can use a different name and keep your camera off.
Why International Men’s Day matters
6,162
suicides were registered in England and Wales in 2025
3x
men’s suicide rate is more than three times women’s
50 to 54
is the age group with the highest suicide rate, among men
Source: Office for National Statistics, Suicides in England and Wales: 1981 to 2025, published October 2026.
The pressure men carry
For many men, poor mental health is part of daily life.
We’re told to be strong, successful and unemotional, but that pressure takes its toll.
Even when men want support, they’re often met with services that don’t feel safe, welcoming or built for them.
It’s time for a different approach.
“I felt safe in the group, it was warm and supportive. The other men were open and showed vulnerability.”
Men Who Talk group attendee
Mark International Men’s Day at work
Want to do something for the men in your team this November? Our webinar for employers is a good place to start, and our men’s mental health workshops run online or in-person all year round.
Support Men Who Talk
All of our groups are free to attend. If you’d like to help us reach more men, you can make a donation on JustGiving.
Men Who Talk creates simple, stigma-free spaces where men support each other through honest conversation. We were set up to fill the gaps traditional services miss, using peer support to break down barriers, build connection and make asking for help feel normal.
If you’re struggling right now, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time, or visit our Further Support page for other services.