Committee
Men’s Mental Health
May 27, 2025
To: All MoveUP Members
Please note this bulletin can be triggering for folks, we have provided resources for you within this communication
Men’s Mental Health
Why Men’s Mental Health Matters
- 1 in 8 men experience a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety during their lifetime.
- Men are less likely to seek help due to stigma, cultural expectations, and lack of awareness.
- Suicide rates are significantly higher among men – globally, men are nearly 4x more likely to die by suicide than women.
Common Signs to Watch For
- Irritability, anger, or mood swings
- Withdrawal from friends and family
- Changes in sleep or appetite
- Fatigue or lack of motivation
- Engaging in risky behavior or substance use
What You Can Do
- Talk openly: Break the silence. A simple “How are you really doing?” can go a long way.
- Listen without judgment: Let others express themselves without trying to fix everything.
- Check in on friends: Especially those who may be going through tough times.
- Seek help early: Therapy, counseling, or talking to a trusted person can make a big difference.
This June, headsupguys is celebrating 10 years of saving lives!
To mark this milestone, they are launching “Step Up For Him”, a men’s mental health campaign taking place from June 1–15, 2025 to coincide with Men’s Health Month.
Step Up For Him. invites people to take meaningful action in support of the men in our lives — our brothers, partners, fathers, sons, uncles, nephews, friends, colleagues — who often struggle with mental health challenges in silence.
The idea is simple: between June 1–15, show how you “step up” for the men in your life. This could mean inviting him on a walk, run, hike, or bike ride — or maybe something creative that fits your style. Getting active is not only good for our physical health, it’s also great for our mental health.
Whatever you choose, your action becomes a statement:
“You’re not alone. I’m stepping up for you.”
Learn more about Step Up For Him.
About headsupguys:
Launched in 2015 as a free, research-based public education program of the University of British Columbia, headsupguys as grown into the world’s leading mental health resource for men. Every week, more than 10,000 people from over 50 countries rely on our resources to help them work toward a healthier and happier life.
Join Us in the Step Up For Him Campaign:
We’re reaching out to invite you and your social media followers to join us in this important campaign. By sharing a video or photo on social media of how you’re stepping up, you’ll not only inspire others to take part, but you’ll also help spread the word about a life-saving resource.
Here is a link to the promotional video on
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4gikZ_vkVk
And another link to a video the way the general public will most likely participate – the Bryan video: https://headsupguys.org/step-up-kit/
Resources
- HeadsUpGuys.org: Mental health tools specifically for men
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): www.nami.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HELLO” to 741741
- United Way BC: Text 211 or https://bc.211.ca/
We hope you’ll join us this June for Step Up For Him. .
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
In solidarity
Health and Safety committee:
| Alexis Knight Andrea McKenna Brian Martens Carol Brown Cindy Cresman Colin Sanderson Darshan Andrews David Fung Edgar Ruiz-Ambrosy Geetanjali Sehgal Jaime Scott |
Karen Bruce Kim McInroy Lori Holdford Marcy Marko Patrick Coghlan Raminder Singh Shelly Johnson Steven Lang Surinder Cheema Vayia Vassious |
Rysa Kronebusch
Chair – Health & Safety Committee
