Happy International Men’s Day! Are you happy? And, are you okay?

International Men’s Day is tomorrow, Friday, November 19, and our second last instalment in the Know Your Man Facts - Mental Health series looks at what actions men can take to help a mate, possibly even save his life.

Developing a healthy mindset can help you stay mentally healthy. We have rated this high alongside having a healthy body and creating a healthy lifestyle in the 2021 Know Your Man Facts campaign for International Men’s Day on Friday, November 19.

Over the past week we’ve been reminded of the cold facts surrounding men’s mental health in the 2021 Know Your Man Facts series.

A lot has been written about the importance of social connection in feeling good. Humans are social beings and most gravitate towards the company of others, it is one of the greatest determinants of mental health.

Here are 12 common risk factors that can impact our mental health: social isolation, money issues, housing issues, bereavement, work issues, health issues, drugs and alcohol, relationship issues, abuse, trauma, inequality and stress.

1 in 2 men will have a diagnosable mental health disorder like depression or anxiety in their lifetime. 

International Men’s Day is an opportunity to focus on men, and a day that is marked in around 80 countries.

International Men’s Day 2021 is four weeks away and events are in full swing to celebrate men and boys in all their diversity around the globe.

International Men’s Day will take place on Friday, November 19, 2021.

Celebrated now in more than 80 countries around the world, IMD acknowledges the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.