Young Men’s Mental Health & Support Survey
Help us design better mental health support for young men through local sport. This survey is anonymous and takes 2–3 minutes. Tick the answers that fit you best.
About you
Age
Please Select
Under 18
18–21
22–25
26–30
31+
Which sport(s) are you involved in? (tick any that apply)
Football
Rugby
Hockey
Boxing/MMA
Gym/Fitness
Cricket
Tennis
Other
Your role
Player
Supporter/fan
Coach
Volunteer
Parent
Your experience
Have you ever struggled with your mental health or wellbeing?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Have you ever used counselling or therapy before?
Yes
No
If you have never used counselling, why not? (tick all that apply)
Didn’t think I needed it
Didn’t know how to access it
Too expensive
Embarrassing/stigma
Didn’t trust it would help
Didn’t have time
Didn’t know what counselling involves
Other
Barriers
What would stop you from speaking to a counsellor? (tick all that apply)
Feeling judged
Not wanting to look weak
Cost
Travel/location
Waiting lists
Not sure who to talk to
Prefer to deal with it myself
Nothing would stop me
Where would you feel MOST comfortable getting support?
At my sports club/venue
Online/video
Phone
Neutral community space
GP/medical setting
Not sure
What time would suit you best?
Daytime
Evenings
Weekends
Flexible
What support would feel right
Who would you feel most comfortable talking to? (tick all that apply)
Male counsellor
Female counsellor
Similar age to me
Older/more experienced
Someone involved in sport
Someone with lived experience
Doesn’t matter
What type of support would you prefer?
1 to 1 counselling
Informal drop-in chats
Group sessions with other men
Workshops/skills sessions
Online resources only
Not sure
How many sessions feels realistic?
1–2
3–6
6–12
12+
As many as needed
Topics
What would you most want to talk about? (tick all that apply)
Stress/pressure
Anxiety
Low mood/depression
Relationships
Family
Money/work
Injury or sport performance
Anger
Alcohol/drugs
Confidence/self-esteem
Loneliness
Other
Final thoughts
What would make you MORE likely to use counselling? (tick all that apply)
Free or low cost
At my sports club
Quick access/no waiting list
More private
Recommended by coach/club
Male-focused group
Online option
Knowing it works
Flexible times
One thing that would make support better for young men like you:
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