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.

It’s a fact that creating a healthy lifestyle can help you stay mentally healthy. What does this mean exactly and what are some of the activities you can include in your lifestyle that might also be good for your mental health?

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.

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

So you’ve got a seniors card (perhaps), are retired (possibly), and happily living alone or with a partner. You’ve sorted out your financial affairs and have enough to live on for the long, healthy life you expect to enjoy. All the house renovations are complete, and there’s time for another fulfilling project. You’ve had medical checks all your life and the health scorecard looks good. Each day you fall blissfully asleep for eight hours, and are excited to start a new day with renewed curiosity and vigor ... 

Australian men die six years younger than women. Here’s a few more sobering facts to serve at your International Men’s Day 2020 breakfast, lunch and dinner celebrations.

Nine out of 10 Australian men say they want to see increased Federal Government funding to improve men’s health, says a new study published on International Men’s Day, 19 November.