Spotlight On...
Spotlight on various health issues and awareness campaigns
November 2026
Men's Mental Health Month
Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in November, focuses on raising awareness about the mental health challenges men face and encouraging men to seek help and support. Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicide are often underreported among men due to societal pressures and stigma surrounding male vulnerability. This awareness month aims to break down these barriers, normalise conversations about mental health, and promote mental well-being among men.
Men's Mental Health Awareness Month addresses the unique challenges men encounter, including stress from work, financial pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity. These factors often lead to men avoiding or delaying seeking help for their mental health struggles. The month encourages men to talk openly about their mental health and seek professional support when needed, helping to reduce the rates of suicide and mental illness in men.
Further information and supports can be found here under the Men's Mental Health tab
Movember
A growing number of men - around 10.8M globally - are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides.
Movember is uniquely placed to address this crisis on a global scale. They fund ground-breaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.
More information on Movember can be found here
