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. Therefore, this November (or as some now know it better, Movember) we are focusing on the mental health part of Men’s Health Awareness Month.

As part of this campaign, we are encouraging everyone in our network to raise awareness, start conversations and signpost support if needed, within their own organisations and across the businesses they work with. Together, we can normalise conversations about mental health, end the stigma that surrounds it and enable people to access support 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 with your organisation to do this:

Why is Men's Health Awareness Month important?

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

• One man in five dies before the age of 65 (Men’s Health Forum).
• Four in five suicides are by men, with suicide the biggest cause of death for men under 35 (UK Parliament).
• 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.’

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.

Please also visit our Resources page where you can download additional free resources.

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

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If the information on this page has resonated with you, and if you or someone you know needs help or support, you can speak to one of the many free, confidential support services below:

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How we can support you

Mates in Mind can support your organisation to build a mental health plan and to create a culture of prevention.

Our dedicated team of Support 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 Supporter by:

• Visiting our Become a Supporter page.
• Calling: 020 3510 5018.
• Using this contact form.

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We have additional materials exclusively available for our Supporters:

To download these materials please log in to the Supporter portal, and access your resources:

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The following blogs may be of interest:

How to support the mental wellbeing of your team, through eradicating the culture of silence

How to support the mental wellbeing of your team, through addressing the stigma

How to optimise mental wellbeing through workplace culture

How to support the mental wellbeing of your team, through stress management