Men’s Mental Health & Suicide Prevention — with Michael Wilson (Research Fellow, Orygen, University of Melbourne)

In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Wilson, a Research Fellow with Orygen at the University of Melbourne and one of the leading voices in men’s mental health and suicide prevention research.

Since 2018, Michael has been publishing and presenting groundbreaking work both nationally and internationally, with a sharp focus on the complex realities men face around mental health, suicide risk, and intimate partner relationship breakdown.

His research doesn’t just live in academic journals — it speaks directly to some of the most pressing issues in men’s lives today, shining a light on moments of crisis and exploring what can truly help men navigate them.

In this episode, we dive into:

🧠 Why intimate partner relationship breakdown is such a critical factor in men’s mental health 📉 How research is shaping new suicide prevention approaches for men

🌏 What Michael has learned presenting at national and international conferences

💔 The intersection of masculinity, vulnerability, and help-seeking

🔑 The role of community, services, and culture in preventing male suicide

Michael shares:

“When men experience relationship breakdown, it can feel like the rug has been pulled from under every part of life — identity, purpose, connection.” “Prevention isn’t just about crisis response. It’s about building systems, supports, and cultures that keep men from falling through the cracks.” “The more we talk about men’s experiences honestly, the more chance we have of changing outcomes.”

Why you’ll want to listen:

• You want deeper understanding of the drivers of male suicide risk
• You work in mental health, community work, or policy and want research-backed insights
• You’ve gone through relationship breakdown and want to hear compassionate, evidence-based reflections
• You’re committed to building a culture where men can struggle without silence

Connect with Michael:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wilson-4b2090164/

https://movember.substack.com/p/unpacking-mens-suicidality-following

“Men’s mental health is not a side issue — it’s central to the wellbeing of families, communities, and society as a whole.”

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