A month dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health issues.
How can we ensure our male colleagues feel supported at work?
Mind shows that men are twice as likely to have mental health problems due to their job, compared to problems outside of work. The research also suggested that women are more likely to open up and seek support from their line manager or employer.
Do you have regular conversations with your manager about your workload, challenges or difficulties in the workplace?
We have lots of resources available on the People Portal to help support you and your manager with these conversations:
- Good Breaks – People Portal
- Focus on Flex – People Portal
- Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Guide :: NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Did you know that men are more likely to receive a neurodivergent diagnosis than women?
Research indicates that neurodivergent people are more likely to experience mental health issues.
- If you need support for reasonable adjustments in the workplace, you can self-refer to the EDNA Service. 100% confidential and no diagnosis required.
Did you know that distress manifests differently in men than women? Men cope differently and are less likely to seek help.
Men face both self-stigma and social stigma about showing their emotions or talking about their level of anxiety, low mood, and stress.
But there are places to go for help and support:
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme – please check your local intranet for contact details
- Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org
- Mind https://www.mind.org.uk
- Home – Access to Work (maximusuk.co.uk)
- Support for mental health at work | Able Futures Mental Health Support Service (able-futures.co.uk)
