November is Movember! It's a global campaign in which men grow facial hair to raise awareness of men's health issues. These include physical conditions like prostate and testicular cancer, and mental health concerns such as stress, depression, and suicide. Men are more likely than women to put off or skip regular check-ups and cancer screenings, and far less likely to seek help for anxiety and depression. Men die by suicide at nearly four times the rate of women. The Movember movement was created to break the cycle that keeps so many men from taking care of themselves.
Here are some everyday tips to help break the stigma around men's health so we can all live happy, healthy, long lives:
Talk to Someone You Trust: Especially when things are tough. Opening up is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Get Moving: Exercise is great for both your body and your mind. Even a short walk can lift your mood and ease stress.
Take a Break: You don't need to be on the go all the time or solve every challenge today. Take time to recharge.
Do Something You Enjoy: Get out with a friend and do something you love. Time spent with others is good for your mental health.
Book That Check-Up: Schedule the check-up or cancer screening you've been putting off. Early detection matters.
Still feeling down? You don’t have to handle it alone.
If you've tried some of these things and still feel bad, talk to a professional for advice and support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Learn more: us.movember.com