On average, men are dying 4.5 years earlier than women, and this is largely for preventable reasons. By understanding men’s physical health and mental health, we can help increase access to support at the appropriate time.Â
Looking out for your mates isn’t as hard as you think
One in four of us will experience a mental health problem each year. For men in particular, it can be an awkward subject to talk about, but you don’t have to be an expert – just looking out for someone can. For more information on checking in with your friends, click here.
Men’s Health Forum
The Men’s Health forum aims to help prevent premature male deaths from preventable causes and have a wealth of information on men’s health, how to look after ourselves and answers to your health questions. Their ‘Your Health’ section contains information on a range of topics from penis basics, erection problems and prostate screenings, to HPV Vaccination, diabetes and self-image, click here to visit the Men’s Health Forum website to find out more.
Body Image
Worrying about your body can be really lonely. In the moment, it feels like you’re the only one who worries about their looks. Whether it’s the belly you can’t seem to shake, the extra 2 inches you add to your height, or the regular incognito google searches about hair loss, we’ve all got something that we’d rather change about our looks. And the numbers prove it, with 35% of men aged 16 – 40 saying they are unhappy with how they look, and 48% saying they have struggled with their mental health because of it. Click here to find out more about Body Image and support, click here.
Movember
Many people have heard of Movember as a month long, fundraising activity which you can take up through growing your mustache. While some people think this is the end of the extent of Movember, it doesn’t stop there. It is a movement to raise awareness of men’s health to encourage conversations about this and help people to stay healthier and live longer.
Through the Movember website, you can find out a wealth of information about being a man, quality of life, testicular and prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Supporting women experiencing menopause
Menopause is not just a women’s issue, if you know a woman or love a woman you need to know about menopause. There are over 40 symptoms of menopause, including low mood and feelings of depression.
Menopause can be a challenging time for any couple but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to be prepared so that you can approach this time in your lives with the knowledge to help you support each other through it and on towards a new chapter in your lives.
Men’s Health related information
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Washington Support Group For Men (WSGFM)
We are a support group for men who meet once weekly at Washington Millennium Centre. The Group was set for men who are long term…ManHealth
Supporting men through difficulties in their mental and physical ill health, ultimately to prevent suicide. ManHealth are the only voluntary sector organisation using a proactive…Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club has groups all over the UK including ones in the North East. We are a peer-to-peer support group. Any man over the…Space North East
Space North East are a Community Interest Company, whose aim is to support men in the North East with depression, loneliness anxiety. We believe that…Iceguys
We’ve set up the Iceguys group to encourage men to give cold water swimming a try. Cold water therapy can benefit us in many ways,…Men’s Pie Club
We’re all about local guys, making pies. We bring local men together to prepare, cook and eat pies across northern England. It’s not just about…North East Young Dads and Lads Project (NEYDL)
North East Young Dads and Lads Project (NEYDL) is a unique youth support service that is dedicated to helping young men and young fathers to…Â
To search for more Sunderland based services please click here…
ManHealth
Supporting men through difficulties in their mental and physical ill health, ultimately to prevent suicide. ManHealth are the only voluntary sector organisation using a proactive…Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club has groups all over the UK including ones in the North East. We are a peer-to-peer support group. Any man over the…Iceguys
We’ve set up the Iceguys group to encourage men to give cold water swimming a try. Cold water therapy can benefit us in many ways,…Men’s Pie Club
We’re all about local guys, making pies. We bring local men together to prepare, cook and eat pies across northern England. It’s not just about…North East Young Dads and Lads Project (NEYDL)
North East Young Dads and Lads Project (NEYDL) is a unique youth support service that is dedicated to helping young men and young fathers to…Â
To search for more South Tyneside based services please click here…






