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With November marking Men’s Health Awareness Month, the topic of supporting men’s health and wellbeing in the workplace is under the spotlight once again. Research has painted a picture of the current state of men’s mental health.
For example, data published on the Mental Health Foundation’s website found that, in England, around one in eight men has a common mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
In addition to this, the site explained that men are less likely to access psychological therapies than women; in fact, just 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men. Elsewhere, research cited on Ben.org revealed that, in the UK, men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women.
With all of this data in mind, it is clear that supporting men’s mental health and wellbeing should a top priority for employers and HR. The conversations around men’s mental health may have improved in the last few years, however, it is important for employers and HR to consider how they can support this cohort of workers.
