Men’s health globally, nationally and locally is far poorer than it should or could be.  Men have the potential to live long and healthy lives, but far too many die far too young.  However, policymakers and service providers who want to take action on men’s health have sometimes lacked easily-accessible and user-friendly information and guidance about how to do so.  'Delivering Men’s Health' is a resource that aims to fill this gap, and seeks to translate the significant body of robust academic and other evidence about how to deliver appropriate policies and services to men into a format that can inform both planning and delivery.  It is a practical guide, aimed at policymakers and service providers who want to take action but who are not, necessarily, very knowledgeable about gender and health generally or men’s health specifically.  Download a copy at: https://gamh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Delivering-Mens-Health-report.pdf

To mark World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October 2021, the HSE Office of Mental Health Engagement and Recovery, in partnership with First Fortnight, produced a video to celebrate mental health service users.  Check it out at: https://youtu.be/ankOq0utyc8

EU Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 15th to 19th November 2021.  It is an opportunity to: look at our relationship with alcohol; understand the risks; and highlight the effects that alcohol has on our body and mind.  To mark this occasion, the HSE Alcohol Programme is hosting a webinar on Thursday 18th November 2021 at 3.00pm.  The event will focus on how alcohol can suppress your immune system (reducing your ability to fight infections), and how it has a profound impact on the brain (with new evidence using MRI scans showing the impact of even low alcohol use).  Register for a place at: https://ims.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tuy2hyU5RWSfz8JBkYlyig

‘Let’s Get Back’ is a national awareness campaign to encourage the Irish public to get back involved in the sport and exercise that they love.  It has been created by Sport Ireland, in partnership with Healthy Ireland, to encourage members of the public who are anxious or unsure about returning to sport and physical activity following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.  Find out ways to get involved at: https://www.sportireland.ie/LetsGetBack and check out the video at: https://youtu.be/EqaDwAcLjb0

Growing up can be tough, and being LGBTI+ can bring even more challenges.  Taking the brave step of opening up to someone you trust about your worries and fears - no matter how big or small - is worth it.  As soon as you're ready, BeLonG To will be there for you at https://bit.ly/3yaLKIY  When it comes to your mental health, it's always #BetterOutThanIn

In Ireland today, almost 20 months on from when COVID-19 first appeared, we are now potentially more health conscious than ever before.  Conversely, during this most difficult time we have become more unhealthy; treating ourselves to more junk food, drinking more alcohol, have had our previous active healthy habits curtailed, and have gained more weight.  The 'Let's Get Set' campaign encourages everyone to set a healthier routine over the coming months, and to avail of simple easy steps to keep up or create a new healthy habit - whether that is eating better, getting more physically active, or learning how to take care of our mental wellbeing.  Find out more at: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/8928d-healthy-ireland

Shaun Sweeney from Trinity College Dublin is, currently, recruiting fathers for a study which explores the relationship between a dad's anxiety and his children's development.  If you are a father who has a child aged 0-18 years, you are invited to take part.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.

A survey is seeking views on which rape and sexual offence myths are most prevalent in Northern Irish society and, therefore, which ones should be prioritised for challenge.  Rape myths are false beliefs, biased expectations and misconceptions around the realities of rape and sexual assault.  These can, sometimes, be used to excuse sexual violence, justify rape, create hostility towards victims, and can even lead to bias in criminal prosecutions.  You are invited to have your say at: https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/have-your-say-bust-myths