Men Urged To "Make Connections" As Men's Health Week Begins.

Monday, 14 June 2021 11:35

A third of all men who die, lose their lives to cancer and 42 per cent of them are overweight.

Men are being urged to 'make connections' as Men's Health Week kicks off today.

#MensHealthWeek starts today. This year's theme 'Making the Connections' is asking all men to think about their health and relationships with others. Check-in with someone today and make the connection. More info: https://t.co/TZaqUr3l9r pic.twitter.com/nbZdl5QpVU
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) June 14, 2021

The HSE is encouraging all men to support their health and wellbeing by contacting those they've been apart from by phone or if safe, in person.

A third of all men who die, lose their lives to cancer and 42 per cent of them are overweight.

We are delighted to be taking part in #MensHealthWeek. Each day during this eventful week, we will focus on an area of domestic violence providing info on how to spot these occurrences & what to do if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence. Webinar at 1pm. pic.twitter.com/jefMfs0mQ0
— Men’s Aid Ireland (@MensAidIreland) June 14, 2021

There's also a focus this week on supporting men subjected to domestic violence.

Kathrina Bentley is CEO of Men's Aid, which is hosting a webinar today.

She joined Clem Ryan on Monday's edition of Kildare Today.

Still a few hours to sign up for the #ShedsforLife Impact Report, launched by @DonnellyStephen.

The report written by @ash_mcg highlights that "Men will talk. In the right environment.”

Sign up here: https://t.co/Ftclj0hgyv #MensHealthWeek #checkitout #menssheds https://t.co/VrGqgN1QAG
— Irish Men's Sheds Association (@IrishSheds) June 14, 2021

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