- Men’s Health Week focuses on raising awareness of the health issues faced by men.
- The week provides an important opportunity to challenge stigma, highlight the importance of both physical and mental health and remind colleagues that support is available
- Men’s Health Week helps build a culture where men feel able to look after their health and wellbeing at work and beyond
Why is Men's Mental Health Important?
- Untreated Mental Health can lead to substance use, reduced quality of life or withdrawing socially
- Middle aged men are most at risk
- Men are less likely than women to discuss their feelings
- Stigma prevents Men from talking about Mental Health
- Younger men are experiencing higher lever of stress and anxiety
- Only 40% of men seek Mental Health Support
Who Can Help?
Help@Hand
- Argyll & Bute Employees can access free unlimited Mental Health Support via Help@hand
- Download the Help@hand app
- The pin for the app is 343048
- 24/7 free helpline for support
- Call 08083043698
- Help @ hand also offer online Webinars, you can register to view the webinars
- June 2026’s Webinar topic will be Mental Fitness: Tools to flourish
- Wellbeing Calendar << link to join the seminar
Sharing experiences and discussing Mental Health openly, reduces stigma and shows seeking help is acceptable. Help and support is available.
