November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, with International Men’s Day falling on 19th November. As a university, we’re keen to talk openly about factors that impact men’s health and to support our people. We’ll also be sharing stories from men speaking about how they look after their health and wellbeing.
Globally, men die on average six years earlier than women, for reasons that are often preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier, and longer lives.
Men’s Health Awareness Month is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of men’s health issues to open the conversation about men’s health and to share ways for men to take care of themselves.
The University of Southampton wellbeing team, part of the Health, Safety, and Risk Directorate, will be running events for staff to get involved in this Men’s Health Awareness Month. More information is below, including the booking links, and all events are open to all university staff and PGRs.
Men’s Health Awareness Month events for staff
Thursday 16 November 2pm – 2.30pm
- Saints Foundation Mental Health Talk – The Saints Foundation (the official charity of Southampton Football Club) will be running a 30 minute talk about what local groups they offer to men to support their mental health.
Wednesday 22 November 11am – 12pm
- Men’s Health Awareness – The UoS staff wellbeing team are providing staff with the opportunity to learn more about men’s health and raise awareness around illnesses specific to men including cancers. This hour-long presentation will provide information around signs and symptoms to be aware of and include signposting for concerns.
Thursday 23 November 1pm – 4pm
- Blood pressure checks – The UoS staff wellbeing team will be offering men the opportunity to stop by the Health and Safety Office (Highfield Campus) on Thursday 23 November between 1pm and 4pm for a blood pressure check in support of Men’s Health Awareness Month.
Monday 27 November 12pm – 1pm
- Men’s health workshop with Nick Maguire – Join University of Southampton Professor Nick Maguire in an hour-long workshop to help explore the reasons behind why some men are reluctant to seek help for their mental health and how we can overcome this. A useful insight for line managers on how to support men in their teams.
Tuesday 28 November 11am – 12pm
Men’s health talk on lifestyle tips – A one-hour informal session to learn more about small changes you can make to improve your health and wellbeing. Includes useful tips on diet and exercise and what the latest guidelines suggest around practical advice for men’s health.
As part of Men’s Health Awareness Month, Southampton RAG (the Student Union’s fundraising body and volunteer network) is also inviting staff to join their University of Southampton Movember Network this year.