For many reasons men’s health is often neglected. Take a good look around and this is a tough, but important read. Pay particular attention to the men around you.
Now imagine this:
One in five of those male colleagues or friends or family won’t make it to retirement age.
Instead, they’ll be dead, and very likely from an illness that – spotted at the right time – could have been treated successfully. According to estimates, half of all premature male deaths are preventable.
Shocked? I know we were.
November is Men's Health Month designed to raise awareness of three key health issues:
Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
The aim of the month is to encourage men to start conversations about their health, and to seek support if they need it.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Suicide is still the leading cause of death in men under 35.
But In 2022, men aged 40 to 54 had the highest suicide rates in the UK.
12.5% of men in the UK are experiencing some form of common mental health condition at this moment.
Men are nearly three times as likely as women to become dependent on alcohol and three times as likely to report frequent drug use.
If this is you or someone you know, you are not alone, you or they do not need to continue to suffer, you or they deserve support.
We have provided our employees with links toShoutandMind.
What is Shout?
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
To start a conversation, text the word 'Shout' to 85258.
Trained Shout Volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night and messages won't appear on your phone bill.
What is Mind?
Local Minds offer help and support to those who need it There's more than 100 local Minds across England and Wales, offering specialised support and care based on the needs.