International Men’s Day is celebrated worldwide on 19 November to shine a spotlight on positive male role models and the issues facing men today.
Poor mental health and high suicide rates among men is a key focus of the awareness day. Despite male suicide having dropped to its lowest rate in 30 years in the UK, it remains the biggest killer of men under the age of 45, according to charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
International Men’s Day aims to highlight the problem of toxic masculinity and other cultural barriers which may prevent men from seeking help for their mental health when they feel they need it.
The 2019 theme for International Men’s Day is “making a difference for men and boys”, which organisers say encourages men to be positive male role models for each other.
Some celebrities leading the way in speaking out about mental health, including their own struggles. Everyone from Prince Harry to Hugh Laurie, Stormzy and Dwayne Johnson.
Click in the gallery above to see the most inspiring quotes about male mental health for International Men’s Day.
If you are in need of mental health support, you can contact the free Samaritans helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org to find details of your nearest branch.
