Portraits for Men Matter Scotland show the realities faced by many locals.
A new charity supporting men facing mental health crises will officially open its doors this week.
Men Matter Scotland (MMS) is a peer-focused support charity which offers a range of services and groups for men who need help.
The organisation also provides a safe and open space for men to discuss their problems, engage in community activities or engage in positive training programmes.
To accompany the launch, MMS is hosting a photography exhibition at its premises in Drumchapel, Glasgow.
The images on display show men from across the city holding an object that tells their story such as photographs of their children or family members they’ve lost.
The exhibition will also feature a behind the scenes documentary of local men sharing their stories and explaining how they’ve survived in the face of adversity, thanks to support from the charity.
Gregor Ritchie, from MMS, said: “Our exhibition showcases the realities that men in Drumchapel have faced silently for many years. And we want to put an end to that.
“We want dads, grandads, brothers, sons and anyone who is struggling in the community to come along and get the help they need. We want them to know they are not alone.
“We’d love anyone interested in what we are doing to come along to support our exhibition, find out exactly what we’re trying to offer and how we hope to change lives in Drumchapel for the better.”
A local man who receives support from MMS said the charity had helped turn his life around following the death of his son.
He said: “When I started at Men Matter Scotland I was grieving for my son. Then I realised there were other guys who have been in the same situation. When I'm on the hill walks, at football or the soft play sessions with the kids I feel safe and supported and I feel this has helped me where therapy failed.
“It’s been great being able to open up and trust people again. It feels like a team and I now love being out the house, laughing and not being stuck in the house overthinking.”
