Men's health

Michelle Robinson Hayes: 6 effective steps to challenge the stigma around men’s mental health at work

Men's mental health remains stigmatized in the workplace despite declining overall mental health stigma, with men accounting for three-quarters of suicides in England and Wales. Employers can challenge this stigma through six practical steps including using inclusive language, promoting mental health champion leaders, and embedding wellbeing into organizational culture.

Alex Hind: Movember – Lessons on men’s health and mental resilience in the workplace

During Movember, a personal diagnosis of a brain tumor forced Alex Hind to confront men's mental health challenges in the workplace. His experience revealed how physical recovery demands psychological support, and why workplaces must champion transparency and emotional resilience over outdated masculine stereotypes.

Movember

Movember is an annual November campaign raising awareness and funds for men's health, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Organizations can support the cause by encouraging employees to grow moustaches, hosting fundraising events, and promoting health education and screenings.

10 tips for a healthy prostate

Most people know that a healthy diet has serious heart and gut health benefits – but did you know our daily diet can also benefit your prostate?

Emma Capper: Is your business doing enough to support men’s health and wellbeing?

This Men's Health Week, discover some insights and recommendations for companies to ensure they maintain the health and wellbeing of their male employees.

Men’s Health Week

Men's Health Week (June 10-16) highlights often-overlooked aspects of men's health, particularly mental health challenges. Men are less likely to seek help for health issues due to societal expectations, making workplaces essential venues for promoting open conversations and supportive wellbeing policies.

Employers need to consider better support for working dads

New research highlights that working dads need greater support in the workplace to successfully juggle all their responsibilities.

Time to Talk Day 2024 – suicide rate 3x higher in men than in women

40% of men do not discuss their thoughts, feelings, and emotions with friends, family, or health professionals. This is an alarming statistic that needs to change.

Employers facing drastic male mental health epidemic among workers

Almost half (48%) of Millennial and Gen Z men claim employers are prioritising productivity over their mental health and well-being, according to new research.

Dr Tet L Yap: Breaking the silence – how can organisation’s support employees with male infertility?

Unfortunately, men’s health issues can be widely overlooked, with topics such as infertility often very difficult for men to talk about, particularly in the workplace.

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