I’m continuing today with my five-post series on Men’s Health week and the theme for today’s CAN DO Challenge which is ‘Notice’. Men and mental health Men are historically nowhere near as good as women are when it comes to attending or confronting health issues. This is especially true when it comes to mental health, and I am sure that our (almost genetically coded) resistance to asking for help is contributing to the horrendous suicide stats that we are currently witnessing,

Today marks the first day of Men’s Health week 2021 which this year runs from the 14-20th of June. I have to admit that I wasn’t even aware of its existence until recently, but I think it’s a great initiative, particularly as men are nowhere near as good as women when it comes to discussing their health or admitting a problem. When it comes to mental health, the men’s under 45’s category needs particular (and urgent) attention. Suicide is now the leading cause of death in thi