Your body and mental health are closely connected. The way we sleep, eat, move, recover and look after ourselves can have a real impact on how we think, feel and cope with everyday life. At the same time, stress, anxiety and low mood can affect how we feel physically and how we take care of ourselves.
This men-only session with James Elliott MSc explores the relationship between physical health and mental wellbeing, and why looking after one can have a positive impact on the other.
Looking after your health isn't about having the perfect diet, spending hours in the gym or completely changing your lifestyle overnight. It's about understanding what your body and brain need, recognising the habits that can help or hinder you, and making realistic changes that support all your overall health.
These sessions are practical, straight-talking, and built around real conversations with other men.
What to expect
A relaxed, confidential online environment
Practical conversations rather than lectures
No pressure to speak or share
Support from an experienced facilitator
The opportunity to connect with other men who "get it"
What we'll cover
How physical and mental health influence each other
The role of sleep, movement, nutrition and recovery
How stress affects the body and brain
Recognising the physical signs that your mental health may be struggling
Understanding habits that support better mental wellbeing
Practical, realistic ways to look after your body and mind
Who it's for
Men who want to improve their overall wellbeing
Men who feel physically or mentally run down
Men who struggle with sleep, stress or low energy
Men who want to understand the connection between physical and mental health
Men who want to develop healthier habits without unrealistic expectations
Men who want practical ways to look after themselves
No judgement. No pressure. Just practical tools to help you understand the connection between your body and mind, and make changes that support better health and wellbeing.
About James Elliott (MSc)
James is an experienced mental health practitioner with a Master's degree in psychology. He has worked extensively with men facing a wide range of personal challenges and is known for his calm, practical and down-to-earth approach. His focus is on helping men understand what's happening in their minds and equipping them with realistic strategies they can use in everyday life.
About our online sessions
MANUP? runs free online sessions for men throughout the month, covering different areas of mental health and everyday life. They're about understanding what's going on in your head and picking up practical information and tools that might actually be useful in the real world.
You don't need a diagnosis and you don't need to be at breaking point. You can simply turn up, listen and take away whatever is useful to you.
You can access our free online sessions here:
Free Group Therapy for Men in UK | MANUP? Mens Mental Health — MANUP?
Event Details
Date: Thursday 12 January 2027
Time: 18:15 to 19:15
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
For: Men only (18+)