Movember: Bringing focus to young men’s mental health

06 November 2015

Countless young men around Australia are going through incredibly difficult times. At ReachOut we’re doing as much as we can to help every day, and we love Movember because it’s a great reminder for us to all focus on the mental health of young men in our lives.

Nearly three times as many young men die by suicide than young women, yet around 80% of young men experiencing a mental health difficulty aren’t getting professional help.

Although thousands of young men access ReachOut each month, there continues to be a staggering number of young men around the country who are struggling alone.

The guys going through a tough time say it’s easiest to turn to friends, a relative/family friend, parents, or the internet for help.

This Movember, it’s up to everyone to reach out to young men who might be going through a tough time. All month, we’ll chat about guys’ issues on the ReachOut.com Peer Support Forums and feature content targeted to young men across our channels. We’re even growing a mo’ (keep an eye on the ReachOut.com logo).

To all those growing a mo’ and supporting their mates this Movember: good on you.

Need to talk to someone right now?

• Young people can turn to ReachOut from anywhere and at any time, for peer support and to learn more about what they’re going through.

• National 24/7 crisis phone services include Lifeline 13 11 14, Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467 and Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.

Related

• Youth suicide rate remains unacceptably high, 31 March 2015, ReachOut Australia.

• Movember 2015 kicks off around Australia, Huffington Post.

• Movember Australia.