Why every man in Moray deserves to feel strong, supported, and seen

Life doesn’t slow down. Between work, family, money worries and expectations, it’s easy to put everyone else first and forget about your own wellbeing. But here’s the truth: your mental health matters. If you’re a man living in Moray — from Elgin to Forres, Buckie to Keith — prioritising your mental health isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

At Moray Men Talk, we believe that every man deserves the time, space, and support to feel mentally well — not just to survive, but to truly live.

Why Men Need to Start Putting Themselves First

Let’s be honest — most of us were never taught how to talk about how we feel. We were raised to “get on with it”, keep emotions bottled up, and deal with things alone. But we now know that this approach can be harmful.

Far too many men suffer in silence. But your mental health doesn’t improve by ignoring it — it improves by taking it seriously.

Looking after yourself mentally isn’t selfish. It isn’t weak. It’s a sign of strength.

When you prioritise your wellbeing, you’re more present for your family, more focused at work, and more connected to who you are.

What Does Prioritising Mental Health Actually Look Like?

You don’t have to make huge changes overnight. Sometimes it starts with the smallest steps:

• Taking 10 minutes for yourself every day

• Being honest with someone you trust

• Saying no to things that drain your energy

• Asking for help before you reach breaking point

• Connecting with other men who get what you’re going through

And you don’t have to do it alone. Moray Men Talk is here to support you.

Support for Men in Moray

We’re here to help men across Moray feel heard, supported, and understood.

At Moray Men Talk, you’ll find:

• Weekly men’s groups in Elgin, Forres, Buckie, Keith and other towns

• Peer support from men who’ve been there

• Help accessing local counselling services

• A confidential, non-judgemental space to talk

Whether you’re feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or just not yourself lately — know that you’re not alone.

Take the First Step — For You

Opening up isn’t always easy — but if you’ve read this far, you already know something needs to change. That change starts with just one step:

📞 Give us a call
📧 Send us an email
👣 Come along to a group session
🧠 Start putting your mind first

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to take that first step.

You Deserve to Feel Better

Prioritising your mental health doesn’t mean you’ll always feel great. But it means you’ll learn how to cope better. You’ll find more balance. You’ll rebuild confidence — and get back to the real you.

You deserve that.

Let’s break the silence. Let’s put men’s mental health first — in Moray, and beyond.

👋 Ready to Talk?

• Call us: 07354 651824

• Email: MorayMenTalk@mail.com

• Join a local group or ask about 1:1 support

• Follow us on Facebook for updates and meet-ups

Moray Men Talk — Helping men in Moray prioritise mental health, one conversation at a time.