Help needed with Young Men and Suicide Research

The Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is, currently, undertaking research into the high rate of suicide among boys and young men on the island of Ireland.  The research is being jointly funded by the Public Health Agency and the National Office for Suicide Prevention.  The purpose of the research is to develop and share best practice on how to promote positive models of mental health and to prevent suicide in this target group.  MHFI is asking for your help with this initiative.

A central component of this research is a questionnaire that seeks the views and experiences of stakeholders in relation to mental health promotion and suicide prevention activities on the island of Ireland.  The questionnaire is particularly focused on organisations' experiences of the challenges and barriers when working with young men.  The findings from the questionnaire will be used to inform the design of a follow-up intervention and will, on conclusion of the overall project, be disseminated back to stakeholders as part of an overall report.

We would be extremely grateful if you would participate in this project.  To complete the survey, please click on the link below:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Suicidepreventioninyoungmensini

Please be assured of absolute confidentiality and anonymity in completing the survey.  Although we are asking for the name of your organisation, findings from the survey will be collated without reference to any specific organisation.  We greatly value your input, and appreciate the time you take to complete the survey.  The survey will take 5 - 10 minutes to complete, and should be completed by 3rd June 2011.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the survey, or to find out more about the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland, please feel free to contact Colin Fowler (Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; Tel: 0044 751 9945261).