Men’s Health Week UK: 15-21 June 2026

Trigger Warning: This page includes mention of suicide.

The Men’s Health Forum organises Men’s Health Week each year. The week aims to raise awareness of men’s health and to encourage all men to seek help to address any health concerns that they may be experiencing.

We believe that good health means being mentally and physically well, and we advocate for everyone seeking help when they need it. We do this by raising awareness of mental health, encouraging everyone to start a conversation about it, and for organisations to implement effective interventions to address it, so that, together we can end the stigma that surrounds it. We advocate for change through responding to government inquiries; working with researchers to provide evidence on effective interventions, contributing to mental health initiatives and by working in collaboration with our Supporters to build positive mental health in and through work. 

Read our blogs to discover how to make work good for workers’ mental health, through workplace culture, stress management, identifying and mitigating the risk of stress, mental health in the workplace, and more.

Supporters, please log into the Portal to find a wealth of resources to support you not just during Men’s Health Week, but every day. If you are not yet a Supporter, discover how we can work with you to build a culture of prevention.

Please read on to access free resources to help you engage with Men's Health Week.

When Is Men's Health Week?

Men’s Health Week UK is running from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 June 2026. We are encouraging everyone in our network to start a conversation about mental health within their own organisations and across the businesses they work with.  

Resources for Men's Health Week

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 Week, 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 A3 poster which you can share across your organisation.

Please also visit our Resources page where you can download additional free resources including a mental health quiz, spotting the signs of mental ill-health infographic and a stress awareness video series.

Free and Confidential Support Services

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.

Why is Men's Health Week important?

The following shocking statistics emphasise why Men’s Health Week is so important: 

• ‘Boys and men often experience undiagnosed mental health issues, with behavioural problems in boys leading to poor lifetime outcomes. Evidence suggests that boys and men are less likely to seek mental health care, yet suicide rates among young men and men generally remain high’ (Department of Health & Social Care).
• Around three quarters of suicides registered in England and Wales in 2023 were male (75.3%) (ONS).
• 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.’

Further Reading on Mental Wellbeing

If you’d like to explore this topic in more detail, the following resources may be helpful.

Our blogs can help you find practical tips and guidance on how to undertake stress risk assessments, manage stress in the workplace, create a culture of prevention at work, eradicate the culture of silence and address the stigma around mental health in the workplace.

A key pillar of our framework is to educate and inform a workforce, with tailored training, helping everyone understand their roles and responsibilities when it comes to mental wellbeing.

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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 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 World Mental Health Day and World Suicide Prevention Day packs) 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
  
  
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• Using our contact form

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