From 9th June - 16th June it's Men's Health Week, and here at the RC we have a tonne of tips, links and general reminders to be excellent to yourself for all the men out there!
It's Day 1, and today we are posing the question: Why Men's Mental Health Matters:
Men's mental health is crucial because:
- It directly impacts well-being, relationships and quality of life
- Men are significantly more likely to die by suicide than women, with suicide being a leading cause of death for men under 50
- Traditional gender roles might discourage men from opening up about their emotions
- Increase risk of substance abuse
If you feel like you need help or advice - the good news is there is plenty of information out there at your fingertips. A few of our favourites are:
www.menshealthforum.org.uk
www.nationalvoices.org.uk/member/mens-health-forum-2
www.matesinmind.org/training-and-resources/men-s-health-week-9-15-june-2025
And of course you can have a look at our Hub section on the Recovery College website: www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-rc-hub
Stay tuned as we continue to share our knowledge throughout the week.
#menshealthweek #recoverycollegebc
The RC Team
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