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Men's health
From the crucial link between honest conversation and mental health, to daily, monthly and annual health checks to add to your routine, health symptoms you should never ignore and the health practices celebrity men swear by, plus excuse-busting exercise hacks and happiness-boosting food, think of this section as a handbook to look after your mind and body.
It’s important to note that much of the information in this section will apply to some trans women and non-binary people. Where possible, we will keep our language inclusive, but when quoting some experts, research and occasionally for simplicity, ‘men’ will be referenced.
Men’s mental health and addiction with Sam Delaney
Listen in as we talk about men’s mental health with writer and broadcaster Sam Delaney. Sam shares his struggles with mental health and addiction, busts myths about therapy and explains how to look out for your mates.
Men, it’s OK to reach out, and here’s why it’s important
When was the last time you spoke to a friend, colleague or family member about how you feel? How you really feel? Gender stereotypes can be damaging for both men and women, and when it comes to opening up about our mental health, for many men the pressure to be ‘strong’ or ‘the breadwinner’ has led to a culture of silence.
Mental health clubs for men
Find support and friendship at grassroots clubs for men based around talking, walking and sharing skills.
Get more men talking
Book of Man editor Martin Robinson hosts an enlightening conversation that tackles male mental health head-on, looking at where we are now and what needs to happen next to encourage more men to open up.
“Being able to talk to someone completely unbiased was so helpful.”
When marketing management student Phillip James, 22, started to feel overwhelmed just a few weeks into his placement year, he contacted the Retail Trust for support.
Seven things to know about male mental health
Whether you have suffered in silence, or you’re concerned about colleagues, friends or family members, the conversation around male mental health has never been more important.
Five things I’ve learned in nine years of sobriety
When writer and broadcaster Sam Delaney quit booze in 2015 he was scared about what life without alcohol would be like. Turns out, it’s better than ever.
“I stole from my employers to fund my gambling addiction”
With the Euros on the horizon, it might be tempting to place a few bets on the outcome. But what if your harmless flutter turns into a full-blown addiction? Rosie Mullender looks at the high price paid by gambling addicts, and where they can look for help.
Understanding more about smoking
Get the facts about smoking, from how tobacco affects your health to tips for giving up.
Understanding more about alcohol
Alcohol facts you need to know, how booze affects your health and tips to reduce how much you drink.
“I thought I couldn’t cope, until the Retail Trust showed me how.”
When Chris Stoddart, 43, suffered a panic attack at work, he found himself walking out – but a Retail Trust counsellor helped him find his way back.
14 health symptoms men should never ignore
While it’s tempting to power through when you’re feeling poorly, you shouldn’t ignore the following symptoms…
Men’s health MOT
Make these daily, monthly and annual checks part of your routine so you can spot when something’s not right and keep up to date with screenings for serious condition.
15 famous men on the healthy practices that work for them
Get enough sleep, go for a stomp and make a mood-boosting checklist, plus 12 more ideas to add to your wellbeing toolbox.
Eat yourself happy: ten ways food and drink can boost your mental health
From boosting your mood to sleeping better, follow our top tips.
Six of the best… excuse-busting exercise hacks
Struggling to get active? We have the solutions.
Jamie Laing at Together Fest
The surprising thing the entrepreneur, podcaster and former Made In Chelsea star does for his wellbeing.
What do you do to help your wellbeing?
To celebrate International Men’s Health Week we asked experts, influencers and our Retail Trust team for the one thing they do to help their wellbeing. Here’s what they said.
Customer resources
Men’s mental health resources
A few simple tweaks and quick checks added to your routine can help you to be the healthiest version of you. The Retail Trust offers a range of resources to help you support your colleagues.