Transforming Male Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Brothers in Arms is a Scottish charity and self-contained online platform that supports men's mental and emotional wellbeing. Its mission addresses a challenge affecting families globally.
Approximately 75% of suicides are male. It's the leading cause of death for men under 45. Brothers in Arms aims to change these numbers.
The charity utilises technology that enables men to manage and support their mental and emotional wellbeing. They fund the research and development of digital applications such as Blethr that create private, safe places for men to be themselves and empowers them to seek support on their terms.
The Third Space platform offers free digital therapeutic spaces designed for men. These 'safe spaces' are completely anonymous, with no data stored or collected. There are no likes, no shares, no opinions—just space: space to breathe, space to notice and space to feel.
(Please note that they are not a crisis service. For immediate help, contact your GP or Samaritans at 116123.)
Brothers in Arms operates on donations from those touched by male suicide. Their lean structure ensures most funds directly support Scottish men.
The guiding principle is 'Prevention through self-management'. Help is offered before reaching crisis. Over 2000 men have used their therapeutic platform. Another 3000 have engaged with their support content.
The mission of Brothers in Arms is transformative. They leverage technology to improve male mental wellbeing and to stop men from taking their own lives.
While we do not see technology as a replacement for human interaction and clinical care we do believe it should be used to enhance existing services and provide new opportunities for men to access the support they need.
Brothers in Arms is dedicated to Life Preservation, not Suicide Prevention
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