MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
Information provided by Young Men Matter is intended for education, awareness and general information.
It is not medical advice, mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for advice or care from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Mental health and wellbeing
Young Men Matter aims to improve understanding, awareness and earlier intervention around issues that can affect young men.
Information about mental health, emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention or related subjects is provided for general educational and awareness purposes.
Everyone’s circumstances are different. Information provided by Young Men Matter should not be used to diagnose a condition, determine treatment or replace individual professional assessment.
Drugs and substance use
Young Men Matter may provide information and awareness about recreational drugs, substance use, addiction and associated harms.
This information is intended to improve understanding and reduce harm. It should not be interpreted as personalised medical advice or as suggesting that any substance can be used without risk.
Where information relates to particular substances, risks or research, we will aim to use reliable sources and update information where appropriate. However, evidence and guidance can change.
Lived experience
Young Men Matter will be shaped by the experiences and views of young men, families and others with lived experience.
Personal experiences can provide important insight, but an individual’s experience should not be interpreted as medical evidence or as representing what another person will experience.
External information
We may refer or link to healthcare organisations, charities, research, support services and other external sources.
A link or reference does not necessarily mean that Young Men Matter endorses every view, statement or service provided by that organisation.
If you need help
Young Men Matter is not currently a crisis service and should not be used as a substitute for urgent or emergency support.
If you believe that you or somebody else is in immediate danger, contact the emergency services.
If you are concerned about your mental health, substance use or wellbeing, consider speaking to an appropriate healthcare professional or established support service.
Accuracy
We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that health related information published by Young Men Matter is responsible, appropriately sourced and accurate at the time of publication. However, medical knowledge, evidence and guidance can change.
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Last updated: September 2026