Select committee: Women and Equalities Committee
Mental health of men and boys: follow-up
Closed
Opened 4 Mar 2020
Closed 12 Dec 2022
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Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
Awareness of the mental health problems affecting men and boys has increased in recent years, and it is recognised as a serious issue: According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), three out of four people who take their own lives are men (75%); this is the biggest cause of death for men under 50 in England and Wales 12.5% of men in England are suffering from one of the common mental health disorders (NHS Digital) Men are three times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent (Health and Social Care Information Centre) In a survey conducted for the Men’s Health Forum, 12% of men said that the last time they took time off work to see a GP was because they were “constantly feeling stressed or under pressure” and 11% because of “prolonged feelings of sadness.”
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 4 March 2020.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 8 June 2022
- 4 witnesses
Recent activity
- Letter from the Minister of State for Care and Mental Health relating to the mental health of men and boys20 October 2022, Correspondence
- Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Care and Mental Health, regarding Men’s Health Strategy and support for male victims of violence and abuse19 July 2022, Correspondence
- Mental health of men and boys8 June 2022, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2022 |
Mental health of men and boys
Gillian Keegan MP · Department for Education,
Matthew Hopkinson · Department for Education,
Will Quince MP · Department for Education,
Zoe Seager · Department of Health and Social Care
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Gillian Keegan MP · Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills) | Department for Education | 1 |
| Matthew Hopkinson · Deputy Director, Life Skills Division | Department for Education | 1 |
| Will Quince MP · Minister for Children and Families | Department for Education | 1 |
| Zoe Seager · Deputy Director, Mental Health Policy and Delivery | Department of Health and Social Care | 1 |
Correspondence
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