Feeling Supported FOBISIA Safeguarding Conference 2026

This workshop is for anyone who wants to better understand the links between lifestyle, hormones and male mental health. Building on concepts introduced in Ryan’s keynote, this session explores the lifestyle factors that influence male hormones and the implications this may have for mental health and suicide prevention in boys and men. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how modern habits and environments can affect male wellbeing, along with simple, evidence-based steps that boys and men can apply for better mental and physical health.



Ryan Parke is a coach, TEDx speaker and category bestselling author, specialising in the links between lifestyle, hormones and male mental health. Trusted by international schools across four continents, Ryan has helped educators, parents, counsellors and safeguarding leads to better understand and support the boys in their classrooms - and the men in their homes.

Known for blending science, stories and practical strategies, Ryan’s work is grounded in over 1,500 scientific sources and thousands of coaching conversations with men - delivering an empowering yet inclusive message. In 2026, Ryan was recognised as one of the UK’s ‘Men & Boys Champions’ by the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys