November 1 marks the start of Movember, the annual, month-long global fundraiser that raises awareness for men’s physical and mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
This year, Movember has partnered with Togetherall, a peer-to-peer mental health support community, in an effort to increase the number of men who access mental health support.
“Over the past 20 years, Movember has evolved and expanded into an important global movement that promotes the importance of both physical and mental health for men,” said Trina Washington, Counsellor, Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services. “Niagara College’s Health Wellness & Accessibility Services (HWAS) team is spreading Movember’s messages of support throughout the month of November to raise awareness of the vulnerability of men when it comes to their mental health.”
Did you know?
- 37% of men say social media has a negative impact on how they feel.
- Globally, on average, 1 man dies by suicide every minute of the day.
- In Canada, 3 out of 4 suicides are by men.
- On average, men will die 4.5 years earlier than women for reasons that are largely preventable.
- Men are more likely to get support if it is available online, anonymous, and accessible after work hours.
- Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion.
- Testicular cancer is the number one cancer among young men.
- When caught early, testicular cancer is highly treatable and highly curable.
For ways to identify someone who is struggling with their mental health, visit Movember’s men’s health page.
Contact HWAS through their website if you are struggling with your mental health: www.niagaracollege.ca/hwas/
Students can also connect with We Speak Student through NCSAC’s health plan.
Together we can promote early detection, treatment and support for those living with cancer and mental health challenges.
For more information about how you can make a difference, visit Movember’s website.
