All tagged men's mental health

Boys, Men and Mental Health in 2026: What the Latest Suicide Figures and the Fonagy Review Are Telling Us

Boys, Men and Mental Health in 2026: What the Latest Suicide Figures and the Fonagy Review Are Telling Us

Kevin George
men's mental health

In October 2026 the ONS reported 6,162 suicides registered in England and Wales in 2025, with men dying at 17.5 per 100,000 compared with 5.5 for women, and men aged 50 to 54 at highest risk. The Fonagy review, published on 9 October 2026, confirmed the rise in young people's mental health problems is real. Kevin George, a BACP registered therapist, Senior Family Therapist and former West Ham United and Charlton Athletic footballer based in south London, explains why boys and men mask distress, the signs to look for, how parents and partners can help them open up, and how to access online therapy and The Check In, a 25 minute online session available as a single booking or monthly subscription across the UK.

The World Cup Is the Greatest Mental Health Laboratory on Earth. Here Is What It Teaches Us About Performance, Pressure and People.

The World Cup Is the Greatest Mental Health Laboratory on Earth. Here Is What It Teaches Us About Performance, Pressure and People.

Kevin George
men's mental health

Kevin George, BACP-registered psychotherapist, former West Ham United and Charlton Athletic professional footballer, and Amazon No.1 bestselling author of Soccology, examines the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the world's most compelling real-time case study in mental health, emotional literacy and performance under pressure. Drawing on 20 years of clinical experience across Premier League clubs, SEND education, community mental health and family therapy, Kevin explores what the tournament reveals about psychological survival, leadership, boys and men's mental health, and the emotional development that separates potential from realisation. Read at kevingeorge.online.