Today 14th June is the first day of MEN’S HEALTH WEEK.
The themes for this year’s MHW are MAKING THE CONNECTIONS and to CHECK IN, CHECK UP & CHECK IT OUT.
The overall aims of MHW are to:
1. Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages
2. Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices and activities
3. Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males
Key information on Men’s Health Week on the island of Ireland is available online:
• For a full overview of Men’s Health Week 2021 go to www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2021.html
• For a briefing paper which answers the most common questions about the week go to: www.mhfi.org/mhw2021toolbox.pdf
• For latest developments / events go to www.facebook.com/MensHealthWeek and www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL
Please share these links within your friends and colleagues and within your workplaces to promote and raise awareness and understand the extent of men’s health / ill-health.
Each day of Men’s Health Week has a theme one of the key days is the Saturday, which is ‘Pledge Day’ – wherein individuals and organisations are asked to make a simple and realistic pledge as to how they are going to improve men’s health.
Monday 14th June 2021: Healthy relationships / staying connected / tackling loneliness
Tuesday 15th June 2021: Physical health / activity
Wednesday 16th June 2021: Mental fitness
Thursday 17th June 2021: Giving to others / volunteering / helping to make a difference
Friday 18th June 2021: The importance of prevention / early detection / healthy lifestyle
Saturday 19th June 2021: Pledge to action day
Sunday 20th June 2021: Fathers, fatherhood and males in caring roles
For further information on these themes go to https://www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2021.html#Tweet
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