Men and mental health: tell us your stories

Men are much less likely to get medical help for mental health problems than women, according to new figures.

A survey commissioned by the Mental Health Foundation found that not only are men far less likely than women to seek professional support, they are also less likely to disclose a mental health problem to friends and family.

But this can have serious implications: data from the Office of National Statistics shows suicide is the single biggest killer of men aged under 45 in the UK, with 76% of all suicides in 2014 being men.

In the past year a number of campaigns have been launched to encourage men to talk about their mental health problems. Documentaries by the rapper Professor Green, Stephen Fry and the Bafta-award-winning actor Adam Deacon have all helped to draw attention to the issue.

We want to hear from young men about their mental health. Have you experienced difficulties? What did it teach you? How can men be encouraged to talk more openly? Tell us your stories below.

Men and mental health: tell us your stories