Monday 15th June marks the beginning of Mens Health Week. Team AWARE in collaboration with our friends at Place Proud , will be using this opportunity to shine a light on men's mental health issues. Keep an eye on our social media channels throughout the week, as we share stories from men of all ages and walks of life who have come together to stand up for men's mental health!

There's a stigma surrounding mental health in Northern Ireland, with a mounting pressure on men to "Man Up". Men are less likely to open up to their family and friends about their struggles with mental health, which can have worrying consequences. In fact, suicide is the leading killer of men under 50 in Northern Ireland with 1 in 3 men having experienced suicidal thoughts as a result of feeling stressed.

This week, we are encouraging men to look out for each other, raise awareness, and #StandUpForMen.

There are 3 simple steps to take part:

- Check-in on 3 of your male friends.

- Tag 3 of your friends to do the same.

- Donate £3 to AWARE (if you can)

Check out the AWARE website for more information and social media resources.

Here at AWARE we think men deserve better, which is why we will use the funds raised from our #StandUpForMen campaign to develop an awareness programme tailored specifically for men, giving them the tools they need to look after their mental health and well-being.

Thank you for the support!