International Men’s Day: Helping Men and Boys

On November 19, International Men’s Day highlights positive role models and raises awareness of men’s well-being. Their objectives are to improve gender relations and promote gender equality, to create a safer, better world; where people grow to reach their full potential. The theme for 2022 is “Helping Men and Boys”.

Click the link below to find out about events across the UK for International Men’s Day, including, Keep fit webinars, Modern Fatherhood webinars, and Networking events: https://ukmensday.org.uk/events/list/

Men and Mental Health 

Men aged 40 to 49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK and are less likely to access psychological therapies than women: only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men. 

While all this can paint a gloomy picture, help and support are available if you’re worried about your own or someone else’s mental health. 

Read more and find support services here: . https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/men-and-mental-health 

You might also like to read our article about Men in the Early Years. Did you know Men still make up only 3% of England’s (and 4% of Scotland’s) Early Years workforce?