Men's Health Week. Make it count.
Men are dying too young and largely from preventable causes. This Men's Health Week, we're asking men, fathers and the people who love them to take one step. Because looking after yourself means more time with the people who matter most.
The evidence is clear
Fatherhood and mental health
Around 1 in 10 fathers experience postnatal depression, yet most are never asked about their mental health.
Routine mental health screening for new fathers, a workforce equipped to engage them, and community programs that tackle isolation and build peer connection are some of the ways Movember are seeking to ensure men are supported.
Men engage, when they feel understood
Of men who access mental health services, 45% drop out - 27% after just one session. The reasons are complex, but the direction is clear. Ensuring health systems are equipped to meet men where they are, with professionals who understand men's mental health and the surrounding cultural pressures, are fundamental in shaping better health outcomes.
Checking in with men, matters
Every minute of every day, a man dies by suicide. 4 out of 5 suicides are by men. Men can take action by building and maintaining social connections. Nurturing friendships, joining community or interest‑based groups, and building check-in practices with family, friends and peers are just some of the ways men can support each other. Checking in matters more than ever.
Healthy fathers help build healthier families.
A father’s mental health also directly impacts his ability to care and his sense of purpose. Men who take greater emotional care of themselves, meaning they are aware of when they need emotional support and are actually seeking that support, are more likely to report that they care for others.
And, when fathers are supported and able to prioritize their mental and physical health, despite the barriers that often stand in the way, they can show up, stay present, and help build healthier, stronger families.
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