Some UK resources that Ryan and his clients have found useful. All in one place.
The Men's Coach does not receive any payment from providing these contact details. They are provided in good faith with the intention of saving you time.
Urgent Mental Health Support
If you're based in the UK, call 999 in life-threatening emergencies, including if someone is attempting suicide.
International support for those having thoughts about suicide. Help is available in 193 countries and 44 different languages.
Free non-judgemental UK phone, text and web-chat support for young people having thoughts about suicide, and those worried about young people.
The UK’s largest mental health support database, providing you with local mental health, NHS, youth and peer support based on your postcode.
Local Support
Free and effective in-person therapy for men for men in suicidal crisis. Based in London, Liverpool and Manchester.
The Hope Project offers practical and effective support to men in Bristol based around tackling financial challenges.
A range of support services including up to 6 free counselling sessions for young adults in Surrey aged 14 - 39.
Free Help with Money & Debt
Money and mental health can form a vicious cycle. This free online service offers expert advice, free tools and sample letters and templates to help you break out of that cycle.
Free confidential advice online and over the phone. Specialising in debt, budgeting, bankruptcy, mortgage and individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) advice.
Free confidential advice delivered online and over the phone. Their advisors can help you to create a personal budget and start work towards being debt free.
Managing Your Mobile
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How to put your iPhone into a black and white mode called 'Grayscale' which is proven to reduce screen time and phone addiction.
How to put your Android into black and white- called 'Bedtime Mode' which is proven to reduce screen time and phone addiction.
A paid app that allows you to create a schedule where specific apps, websites and content is blocked from your devices.
A practical guide that shares tips on how to protect yourself and your family from problematic internet use.
Suicide Intervention Training
Provide fully funded support and training for those who support people who might have thoughts about suicide.
In just 90 minutes, gain ten tools and the confidence to start a conversation with someone you're worried about.
Deliver MHFA, Suicide First Aid and counselling training, specialising in the challenges faced within the education sector.
Useful Home Tests
A home testosterone test. Be aware that Ryan disagrees with the range that Randox considers 'optimal'. For more info, attend Hack Your Health.
Basic Health Screen to establish your heart health (TG/HDL-C Ratio), type 2 diabetes status (HbA1c) and Vitamin D.
A urine test that can help you track changes in your serotonin levels - a hormone associated with mental health.
The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is a short questionnaire that may be able to identify males who are at increased risk of prostate cancer.
Learning About Diet
The Public Health Collaboration is dedicated to improving public health and saving the NHS money through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Free visual food charts from the Public Health Collaboration that make it easier to plan, budget and make the most of your low carb diet.
Dr Sten Ekburg is a holistic doctor and former Olympian whose YouTube channel is dedicated to sharing how low carb diets improve your health.
Fasting salts that contain sodium, potassium and magnesium - for many this is an essential supplement for low carb diets and fasting.
Female Hormonal Health
A useful book for anyone who wants to understand how diet impacts female hormonal health and also includes 100 healthy and tasty low-carb recepies.
A comprehensive guide for women who want to understand and improve their hormonal health by combining diet with intermittent fasting.
A fascinating read based on recent evidence so that you can weigh up the costs and make smarter, more informed choices about your health and hormones.
Tools for Health Care Practitioners
All the sources used in Ryan's talks, workshops and coaching programmes are compiled here. Feel free to reach out if you have questions.
A patient-led document for prescribers to help anti-depressant users understand the side effects to the medication they are taking and what to do if they need help.
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A practical guide for UK health practitioners on how to safely taper medications associated with type 2 diabetes when the patient is following a low carbohydrate diet.
A detailed paper on how different diets impact type 2 diabetes and how to safely taper medication for patients who are following a low carbohydrate diet or fasting.
Help with Testosterone Levels
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Ryan Parke
Men's Coach who has helped many men to quickly, naturally and significantly improve their testosterone levels through lifestyle.
Dr Ed Rainbow
​Holistic doctor and former GP who can help with lifestyle changes and also advise on testosterone replacement therapy.
Alphagenix
Passionate about improving the quality of life for UK men through education and treatment of low testosterone levels.
Men in Mental Health
Ryan Parke
Experienced men's coach who shares science-based tools, helping men to take control of their health, habits and happiness.
Robert Brennan
One of the UK's leading mindset specialists, experienced in hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching and The Having Technique.
Jamie Compton-Rea
An integrative therapist who provides CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic talking therapy online.
Ross Mallinson
Psychodynamic counsellor specialising in male clients and masculinity issues, offering in-person and online counselling.
Engaging Speakers
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Ryan Parke
TEDx and international award-winning speaker specialising in how lifestyle, hormones and goal setting impact male mental health and suicide.
George Peterkin
Experienced counsellor, trainer and a former teacher who specialises in suicide prevention, eating disorders and mental health first aid.
Pauline Cox
Functional Nutritionist, and best-selling author specialising in how women can use nutrition for better health, happiness and hormones.
Emily Pearson
Recovery coach, founder of The Wellbeing Lead Academy, with 25 years' experience in health, social care and addiction recovery.
Mark Brooks OBE
Experienced senior public policy and communications adviser in men’s health. National lead for International Men's Day in the UK.