The Problem We Are Trying To Solve
76%
of all suicides in the UK are by men
12.5%
of all men have a common mental health disorder
3 x times
Men are 3 x more likely than women to become alcohol dependent
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Men are more likely to use (and die from) illegal drugs
73%
of all adults that go missing are men
87%
of all rough sleepers are men
95%
of the prison population are men
50%
more likely than women to be detained and treated as psychiatric inpatients
Twice
as likely than women to be the victim of violent crime
Nearly All
fatalities in the military are men
Across the UK, a silent crisis has been unfolding for some time now. The statistics are clear and alarming: men are at significantly greater risk of suicide, more likely to be victims of violent crime, and more prone to alcohol and drug dependency than women. Men make up the vast majority of rough sleepers. The numbers are not just concerning — they are damning.
Yet despite this obvious reality, society often falls short when it comes to providing the support men need. Worse still, even when support is available, men are far less likely to acknowledge they are struggling, let alone seek help. Deeply ingrained cultural narratives tell men to "man up," to suppress their emotions, and to carry the burden silently. Admitting vulnerability is often seen as weakness, not the profound act of strength that it truly is.
At BuildLifeHouse, we believe it’s time for a different story.
There is nothing wrong with masculinity. In fact, masculinity — true masculinity — is vital. Society needs strong men. Providers. Protectors. Builders. Fathers. Friends. Men who carry weight not only for themselves but for their families, their communities, and the world around them. Strength, resilience, and leadership are not traits to be discarded — they are essential.
But strength does not mean invulnerability. Even the strongest structures require maintenance, support, and care. Men, too, need support if they are to carry the loads placed upon them. To ignore this is not strength — it’s a path to burnout, breakdown, and too often, tragedy.
At BuildLifeHouse, we strive for a future where men can ask for and accept support without fear of judgement or belittlement. Where seeking help is seen not as a sign of weakness, but as a powerful act of responsibility and courage. We dream of a culture where men can talk openly about how they are feeling — their hopes, their fears, their struggles — and be met with understanding, not mockery.
Our mission is to build resilience in men before the crisis hits. To equip them with the tools, the mindset, and the community to navigate the inevitable storms of life. We do not seek to soften men or diminish their strength. On the contrary, we seek to fortify it — to help men become even stronger by giving them the space and support they need to heal, to grow, and to thrive.
BuildLifeHouse is about constructing something lasting, brick by brick. A life of purpose. A mind fortified with resilience. A heart strong enough to feel deeply without collapsing under the weight. A community where men lift each other up instead of tearing each other down.
The truth is simple: Men are not broken for needing support. They are human. And humanity — at its best — is not a solo journey.
It’s time we built a world where men are allowed to be everything they were meant to be: strong and supported, providers and participants, leaders and learners. A world where asking for help is not the last resort, but an intelligent, natural part of life.
At BuildLifeHouse, we are committed to this vision. We are building resilience, one brick at a time — and we invite every man to lay the foundation of a stronger, healthier future with us
Statistics taken from menshealthforum.org.uk
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