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To explore the workings of men's mental health and well-being groups and their focus on emotional support.

Self-Organized Men’s Mental Health and Well-Being Groups—An Emerging Social Development

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Surveys reveal peer-support groups improve emotional openness in men, highlighting a need for further research.

To explore the workings of men's mental health and well-being groups and their focus on emotional support.
Surveyed men's mental health groups across Wales in 2024.
Included fixed-response items and open-ended questions.
Examined activities, participation, structure, and barriers of the groups.
40% of groups offered practical activities, while 79% promoted emotional openness.
Many groups saw increased participation without formally trained staff.
Indicates a shift towards encouraging men to share their feelings and experiences.

Gater et al. (2026) studied this question.

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