This webinar marks the public release of findings from the 2020/21 Young Life and Times (YLT) survey.  YLT is an annual survey which records the attitudes of young people aged 16 living in Northern Ireland to key issues affecting their lives.  At this event, a panel of speakers will highlight key results from the most recent survey, which included questions on mental health, coercive control, good relations, community safety, shared education and politics.  It will take place on Tuesday 31st August 2021 at 4.00pm.  See: https://tinyurl.com/4bnstwme

Excess mortality and morbidity among Irish farmers from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has been linked to a range of occupational risk factors.  Obesity is a key risk factor underpinning this excess burden, and unhealthy eating habits are linked to overweight / obesity and to disease occurrence.  This study investigated the dietary habits of a sub-group of Irish male farmers and explored how these might potentially impact on health outcomes.  Read more at: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/7/3/54/htm

Alienated Children First invites you to join with other organisations working with children and families in Ireland at a webinar focusing upon parental alienation.  During this event, Dr William Bernet, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (USA), will address the five factor model for identification and treatment of Parental Alienation.  This event will take place on Monday 30th August 2021, and begins at 3.00pm.  Registration is required at: https://tinyurl.com/3bnc7pyd

Have you seen 'We Forgot We Were Kings - A Weekend Retreat for Men Exploring Masculinity and Healing in the Irish Landscape'?  This will be held from 24th - 26th September 2021 in the Burren, Co. Clare.  Find out more at: https://www.boghill.com/events/we-forgot-we-were-kings

During Men's Health Week 2021, the Dads Direct network and Belfast Men's Health Group released a series of podcasts focusing upon fathers' work in Northern Ireland.  Four podcasts were produced:

1. Stephen Barr (Start 360) talked about the Lads 2 Dads programme for young fathers.
2. Keith Cullen (Splash Sure Start) spoke about his work with fathers in Craigavon.
3. Joan Davis (Family Mediation NI) focused on the need to support parents who are separating to negotiate practical solutions to resolving family disputes and maintaining meaningful relationships with their children.
4. Cahir Murray (Dads Project, Parenting NI) talked about the needs of fathers who are separating, separated or involved with the family court service.

You can listen to them all at: https://belfastmenshealthgroup.podbean.com  

Bladder cancer affects over 490 men and women each year in Ireland - with men being 78% more likely to develop the condition than women.  Sadly, around 222 people die from the disease annually.  However, this doesn’t have to be the case.  When detected early, bladder cancer is very treatable.  The Marie Keating Foundation is running a campaign to 'Give Bladder Cancer the Red Card', and has produced a Bladder Cancer Awareness Toolkit.  During #MensHealthWeek 2021 make sure you download a copy.  #CheckItOut at: https://www.mhfi.org/MKF2021.pdf

Belfast Men’s Health Group (BMHG) invites you to join them for an online celebration of #MensHealthWeek 2021.  On Thursday 17th June 2021, they are running a series of events via Zoom, and you are welcome to join any or all of them.  These include: the launch of a new Northern Ireland Men's Health Report Card; an introduction to Tai-Chi; a virtual historical tour of Belfast City Cemetery; gardening tips; hidden walkways for you to explore; and a live cooking-for-men demonstration with Chef Jeffers. You can find out more / register at: https://tinyurl.com/4bvd47s4  BMHG has also produced a 'calendar' of practical things that you can think about doing on each day of the week.  #CheckItOut at: https://tinyurl.com/32xxvejf

Men's Aid Ireland invite you to attend a webinar, at 1.00pm on Monday 14th June 2021, focusing upon 'what to do when things are difficult at home'.  The guest speaker is Dr Melissa Corbally, Assistant Professor, Dublin City University.  Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get the login link for this Zoom event.  #MensHealthWeek 2021  #CheckItOut