Men, on average, have worse health and a shorter life expectancy than women. By raising awareness, we can encourage men to take better care of their physical and mental health.
Mental health
Men’s mental health struggles are common, and you’re not alone. There’s plenty of support available.
Sharing your feelings with a trusted friend or loved one is a positive first step. Finding a supportive community can also be very helpful.
Mental health supportMen’s network
The men’s network support the men in our workforce with advice and guidance surrounding the issues that impact them.
The network’s mission is simple: To create an inclusive space where men can connect, speak openly about the issues that affect men and support men through these unique issues.
The aim of the men’s network is to:
- Promote wellbeing and personal growth
- Encourage open conversations about issues that matter to men
- Foster positive role models and a culture where every man feels valued
Join us and be part of the change. Together, we can make a difference.
Networks and group meetingsLocal support groups
Andy’s Man Club Men’s Sheds Men’s Health Forum Tees Empowerment GroupMen and cancer
Overall the number of men getting cancer is rising. Some cancers only affect men and some trans women and non-binary people (who are born male) can also get these cancers.
NHS England links
Prostate cancer Testicular cancer Penile cancerAndropause – the ‘male menopause’
Some men develop depression, loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and other physical and emotional symptoms when they reach their late 40s to early 50s.
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