A practical, down-to-earth session focused on what actually helps you get through pressure, setbacks, and difficult periods.

On 14 October 2026, MANUP? will be joining the Ministry of Defence Defence Mental Health & Wellbeing Network Connect Conference for a virtual session with staff from across the MOD.

The session has been arranged following an invitation from the conference organisers, who wanted MANUP? to share more about the charity, why it was created, and what we've learnt from working with thousands of men over the years.

Learn how self-belief, identity and purpose are connected, with practical tools to build genuine confidence and a stronger sense of self. Led by James Elliott and funded by MANUP?

This MANUP? Talks session focuses on something many men quietly struggle with. How to respond when someone close to them opens up about trauma or abu

This session is about getting what’s in your head out of your system.

MANUP? is heading back onto the streets.

This time, Dan and Owen will be in Trafalgar Square, speaking to members of the public about men, mental health and the conversations we don't always hear.

Life can be challenging. This session explores how to handle setbacks, manage pressure and understand your reactions when things don't go to plan. You'll learn practical ways to build resilience and cope more effectively when life gets difficult.

This session is open to anyone who genuinely wants to understand why so many men stay silent, even when life is falling apart behind the scenes. We keep hearing that men should talk more, but the reality is far more complicated. Men do talk, but only when the person listening actually knows what to look for.

Stuck in the same patterns or seeing things the same way every time? This session is about shifting how you think so you can approach challenges differently.

Get to grips with your headspace

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. Stress, anxiety, relationships, work, family, confidence, anger, grief... whatever is going on, it can be hard to make sense of it on your own.

Men reaching midlife often face more than just grey hairs and aches. For many, the drop in testosterone that comes with age can trigger a cluster of emotional, mental-health and identity issues. But these aren’t widely talked about — and often they go unrecognised, even by medical professionals

A free online men’s mental health support group with James Elliott MSc.
This session focuses on understanding how past experiences still affect how you think and react today.

Feel like you’ve drifted off course or lost your focus? This session is about resetting, regaining direction, and getting back to where you want to be.

This MANUP? Talks session focuses on a reality many men recognise but rarely say out loud. Struggling at work.

A free online men’s mental health support group with James Elliott MSc.
This session focuses on understanding who you are beneath the pressure, roles, and expectations.

Join MANUP? as we head into Camden Market to speak directly with men and the people around them about mental health.

No stage. No presentations. No experts telling people what they should think.

Feeling stuck, unsure what to do next, or going round in circles? This session is about understanding what’s holding you back and how to start moving forward again.

A free online men’s mental health support group with James Elliott MSc.
This session focuses on understanding and handling emotions without overcomplicating it.

This MANUP? Talks session focuses on something that is often discussed, but rarely handled well. How we engage with Black and racialised men around mental health in a way that actually works.

A free online men’s mental health support group with James Elliott MSc.
This session focuses on building real confidence, not just putting on a front.

Feeling overwhelmed, under pressure, or like things are slipping? This session is about understanding how to stay grounded and in control when it matters most.

A free online men’s mental health support group with James Elliott MSc. This session focuses on building resilience and handling pressure without burning out.

Uncovering workplace pressures men face and why they struggle to open up about mental health.

This session is open to anyone who wants to understand why so many men struggle to talk, ask for help, or even hint that something is wrong. We hear the same phrase all the time. Men do not talk. The reality is that many do try to talk, but they are not always heard.

MANUP? will be part of this April Masterclass, focused on boys in the care system and the long-term impact on men.

A free online men’s mental health support group with James Elliott MSc. This session focuses on understanding how your brain reacts under pressure, stress, and emotion.

This final session focuses on reflection. Not forced positivity or big life changes, but taking stock of what has been learned, noticed, or shifted over the programme.