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Suicide: Men

Commons · Question 112366 · Tabled 10 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 26 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to help (a) tackle male suicide and (b) improve access to support for men struggling with their mental health.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 26 Feb 2026

The Suicide Prevention Strategy for England identifies middle aged men as a priority group for targeted and tailored support at a national level. There needs to be appropriate support and signposting for suicide prevention from services men commonly inter...