The two key campaigns that support Men's Health Awareness Month are Movember and International Men’s Day (19 November).
EDI Services are hosting the next event of their Voices of Diversity event series, ‘Why do we need International Men’s Day?’, on 18 November, 1pm-2pm. They have invited a panel of men from across the University to share their experiences and explore some of the issues faced by men today. The discussion will explore:
- Positive vs toxic masculinity
- Men’s health and wellbeing
- How challenges and experiences vary for different intersections of men
- Media messages to and about men
- The misconception that equity for women conflicts with men’s rights
This event is not just for men and encourages all members of the Loughborough community including staff, students and campus partners from all backgrounds to attend.
The University is also offering an interactive workshop for staff ‘More Talk and Action’ on 19 November, 9.30am-12.30pm. The workshop offers a safe space in which men can talk about the challenges they face and learn practical tools to improve their health, wellbeing and coping strategies.
It will explore ways to overcome the stigma and shame that often leads men to ignore their mental and physical health until it’s too late.
Loughborough Sport will also be running a series of sports challenges for students called ‘Mo Mondays’. Find out more about how Loughborough Sport and our Athletic Union clubs are supporting Movember.
If you live in or local to Loughborough, you might be interested in Active Together’s Walk and Talk Project, a weekly walking club aiming to provide a safe space to talk to other like-minded men and enjoy a gentle paced walk along the way. The men’s walk takes place every Monday evening at 7pm-8:30pm outside Sports Direct in The Rushes shopping centre, Loughborough.
Student Services offer support for all students across a wide range of mental health and wellbeing topics. You can request support from the University’s Mental Wellbeing advisers by using the Mental Wellbeing Referral Form.
The University offers a range of support services for staff including unlimited access to telephone counselling. You can find more information on the Staff Wellbeing website.
The Movember website also has information on prostate cancer and testicular cancer, including how to detect early signs and what you should do if you have any symptoms.