This week celebrates Men’s Health Week, focusing on building healthy habits by identifying small changes that can benefit men’s and boys’ health and well-being.
Men’s Health Week is designed to encourage discussion about improving men’s and boys’ physical, emotional and mental health.
Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Robyn Preston MP said, “We all have a role to play in encouraging each other towards good health and a big part of that is around shared experiences like going for walks together, playing sport or even sharing healthy meals
together.
“Keeping healthy is important to promote a positive environment with your children and can have a huge impact,” said Ms Preston.
Supporting boys and young men at schools and universities, through sport, drama, career advice, facilities, and services, will provide additional opportunities for good health behaviour.
“Schools and universities offer wraparound services to provide a platform where students can express themselves to teachers, giving them the confidence to be physically active and to help them build up resilience by focusing on their strengths rather than self-doubt,” Ms Preston said.
Shadow Minister for Health, Matt Kean MP said Men’s Health Week is a reminder for men and boys to stay fit and healthy.
“Men need to keep their health in check, by engaging with health services, having regular health assessments, getting their blood pressure tested and connecting with their GP to help reduce the risk of diabetes, heart problems or bowel cancer,” Mr Kean