Are you ready for Men's Health Week 2012?

Finally, International Men's Health Week (MHW) is almost here.  This year, it will run from Monday 11th until Sunday 17th June 2012.  The theme in Ireland will focus upon encouraging and developing a ‘First Instinct’ in men and boys which is to actively seek help / advice / support, and to act quickly in times of difficulty / crisis / ill health rather than ignoring symptoms, turning to alcohol, ‘soldiering on’, taking their own life ...  However, as always, any event or activity which heightens awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages; supports men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyles; encourages the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males ...  will be very welcome. 

 Here's a quick round-up of some of the information and resources which are available to support this week, as well as ideas for simple and easy ways for you to be involved ...

• Everything you need to know about Men’s Health Week 2012 is now located in one place at: www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-2012.html
• If you want to access a briefing paper which answers all the most common questions about MHW, please visit: www.mhfi.org/mhw2012briefing.pdf
• For practical suggestions on how you or your organisation can get involved in MHW, have a look at: www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-2012.html#Mark
• The MHW 2012 posters are available in both hard copy and as electronic files - see www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-image-pack.html#Poster2012 for details of how to access each format.  There are several versions of the electronic files.  Some of these allow the user to type or write the details of their own local event onto the poster.
• A range of MHW 2012 logos and banners are also online at: www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-image-pack.html#Slogan2012
• The Men's Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is, currently, collating details of events and activities that will be taking place throughout the island of Ireland to mark MHW 2012.  Please visit www.mhfi.org/mens-health-week-2012.html#Events to find out how to publicise your event.
• A list of up-and-coming events is available at: www.mhfi.org/mhw2012events.pdf
• You can keep up-to-date with the latest MHW 2012 developments on both Facebook (www.facebook.com/MensHealthForumIreland) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/MensHealthIRL).