Trigger Warning: this page includes mention of suicide.

At Mates in Mind, we know that good health means being mentally and physically well, and we advocate for everyone seeking help when they need it. 

Please see the links below to jump to our free training and resources to help you and your team build the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide support before someone reaches crisis point. Then speak to us to find out how working in partnership can help you achieve your mental health and wellbeing goals through implementing effective interventions.

On this page you can:  

• Find out more about Men’s Health Awareness Month.
  
  
• Download and watch free resources. 
  
  
• Discover our free suicide awareness and prevention training.
  
  
• Read the statistics on mental health. 
  
  
• Access further reading.

What is Men’s Health Awareness Month?

Men’s Health Awareness Month (or as some know it better, Movember) was created 22 years ago to “Get a few mates to grow moustaches and start a serious conversation about men's health”.

In 2026, the theme is ‘supporting men and boys’ through a prevention focus on mental health and suicide prevention, and prostate and testicular cancer.

At Mates in Mind, over the last nine years we have been advocating for, and working in partnership to create, proactive prevention workplace cultures, founded on psychosocial safety where working practices which can cause mental ill-health are designed out. 

Together, we can also raise awareness, start and normalise conversations about mental health, end the stigma that surrounds it and enable people to access support if or when they need it. 

Please remember, that whilst this is an important awareness date, building positive mental health in and through work should be something we focus on every day of the year. Find out how we can work in partnership to build a safer, healthier, more resilient workplace, one where mental health is understood, championed and meaningfully supported at every level.

When Is Men's Health Awareness Month?

Men's Health Awareness Month (Movember) takes place every November.

Resources and training for Men’s Health Awareness Month

Resources

At Mates in Mind, we work with organisations to improve the mental health of their workforce by providing the skills, clarity, and confidence to employers on how to raise awareness, improve understanding, implement effective interventions and address the stigma that surrounds mental health.

This is why we have created a suite of resources to support organisations not only during Men’s Health Awareness Month, but also to build a supportive workplace culture which creates positive mental health in and through work.

Please click on the link below to download a free poster. Please share it across your organisation.

Discover more free resources

Please also visit our Resources page where you can download and watch additional free videos and resources covering stress, suicide prevention and post-suicide response, supporting anxiety and neurodiversity in the workplace and more. 

Additional resources can be accessed via our World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day campaign pages.

Members, please log into the portal to access exclusive resources.

Discover free suicide awareness and prevention training

In partnership with The Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Baton of Hope we have developed a digital first approach to mental health training, including suicide prevention, which is free for construction SMEs and sole traders. If this is you, please use the following links to access the two free suicide prevention training modules:

• Suicide awareness training.
  
  
• Suicide prevention training.

Please note: the two links above will take you to a page that looks the same (please see below) but you will need to repeat the process to access the second module. Your email address is used solely to identify you in SCORM Cloud. Your access is anonymous—we will not share your data or send you any marketing communications. Your email is collected only to help us evaluate the impact of this course.

If you have SMEs and sole traders within your supply chain, please share the links above with them so that they can access the training.

Suicide Prevention and Post-Suicide Response Resources

We have created a new video to accompany our updated Suicide Prevention Day Resource Pack which focuses on creating a culture of prevention. However, we know that deaths by suicide may still occur, therefore, in order to support organisations through that challenging time, we have also created a Post-Suicide Response Guide, an accompanying video and an infographic. 

These resources have been created to assist employers, including senior leaders, line managers, HR and health and safety representatives to create a culture of prevention within their organisation, as well as support individuals should a colleague die by suicide.

To watch and download these resources, please complete the short form below.

Why is Men’s Health Awareness Month important?  

The following shocking statistics emphasise why this campaign is so important:

• Recent death by suicide statistics from the House of Commons Library show that in 2024 suicide in England and Wales was around three times more common among men than among women.
  
  
• The Department of Health and Social Care has found that:
  
  • "Men, particularly those who are living in the most deprived areas of the UK, are significantly less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to stigma and societal expectations around masculinity.”
  • “Boys and men often experience undiagnosed mental health issues, with behavioural problems in boys leading to poor lifetime outcomes.”
    
    
• An Aviva survey found that “33% of men said they would never discuss mental health in the workplace”.
  
  
• According to the BUPA Wellbeing Index:
  
  • “43% of working British men are urging their employers to provide greater mental health support.
  • 50% of men have struggled with mental health difficulties at some point, yet fewer than half have sought medical advice.
  • 37% of UK men admit actively hiding their mental health issues from their partners.
  • 30% of men surveyed said they didn’t know where to turn for advice or support.
  • 65% of employees recognise that stigma around men’s mental health remains strong.”

Further reading on mental wellbeing

If you would like to explore this topic further, you may find our related blogs helpful. Starting with Moving from awareness to action we demonstrate how your organisation can address mental ill-health in the workplace. In Suicide Prevention and Post-Suicide Response we provide important advice and resources to help you during a very difficult time. Managing Stress in the Workplace provides guidance on how to identify and mitigate the risks of stress. In Addressing the stigma, we look at practical ways to break down the barriers that prevent open conversations. Our blog on Eradicating the culture of silence considers the importance of creating safe spaces where employees feel able to speak up. Finally, Building a positive workplace culture explores how small changes to your organisation’s environment and values can have a lasting positive impact.

Finally, please sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be informed when we publish new campaign pages (like this one), resources, videos, training and blogs. 

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Ready to Build a Culture of Prevention?

Through working in partnership, we can create a mental health plan and a culture of prevention. 

Our dedicated team of Programme Managers work with organisations of any size to develop a tailored action plan, evaluating your organisation's priorities and gaps, and providing the tools and support you need.

This plan includes ongoing support with communication and delivery of your plan, as well as training opportunities, promotional materials, and a suite of tools (including awareness date resources) to enable you to drive long-lasting and meaningful change. 
 
Find out more about how we can help your organisation build a culture of prevention when you become a Member (formerly ‘Supporter’) by: 

• Visiting our Become a Member page.
  
  
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• Using our contact form.