Why I Care About Men’s Health… And Why You Should Too
In "Speaking Up for the Silent Majority," Shelby Leventhal, a college senior at the University of Kentucky, shares a powerful perspective on why women should care about men’s health. Drawing from her own experiences and observations, she explores the stigma that keeps many men from seeking care and urges women to play a more active role in encouraging the men in their lives to prioritize both physical and mental health. Through personal stories, cultural reflection, and a call to action, Shelby makes a compelling case for empathy, awareness, and support in the men’s health movement.CONTINUE READING→
Shattering the silence: A fresh story for men’s mental health
In Shattering the Silence: A Fresh Story for Men's Mental Health, guest contributor Aaradhana Aiyyar explores how cultural norms around masculinity prevent many men from seeking mental health support. The piece highlights the hidden signs of male depression, the physical toll of emotional suppression, and the urgent need to redefine strength as vulnerability. With practical steps for individuals, families, and communities, this blog is a call to action to destigmatize men’s mental health and build a culture where emotional honesty is seen as courage—not weakness.CONTINUE READING→
Men, Cancer, and HPV: Why Male Voices Must be Included in the Prevention Conversation
This is the second in a six-part international webinar series focusing on Men, Cancer, and HPV. While much of the conversation around HPV focuses on science and policy, which are undeniably critical, this webinar takes a different approach: it centers the real-world stories of men whose lives have been impacted by an HPV-related cancer diagnosis.CONTINUE READING→
Why Men Ignore Sleep Apnea (And What It’s Really Costing Them)
In this Men's Health Month guest blog, sleep expert Gregory Arneaud of ISD Health Solutions explores why men often ignore sleep apnea—and the toll it takes on their health and relationships. From cultural stigma and fear of looking weak to resistance to CPAP machines, many men avoid diagnosis and treatment. Arneaud explains how untreated sleep apnea can lead to heart disease, diabetes, hormone issues, sexual dysfunction, and emotional strain. He urges men to take sleep seriously and seek help early. Ignoring the signs isn’t strength—it’s a risk. Sleep apnea is treatable, and getting help could save your health, relationships, and life.CONTINUE READING→
The Congressional Men’s Health Caucus: Congress Reaffirms National Men’s Health Week During Men’s Health Month
In recognition of Men’s Health Month 2025, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring National Men’s Health Week (June 9–15). Backed by the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, the resolution emphasizes the importance of preventive care for men, raising awareness about critical issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and chronic disease. With men continuing to die younger and seek care less often than women, this action urges greater focus on early detection, routine health screenings, and breaking the stigma around men’s health care. Men’s Health Network encourages individuals and communities to take action and support men’s health awareness throughout the month of June.CONTINUE READING→
Prostate Cancer Needs More Than a Global Initiative: Ground-Level Action Needed
Men’s Health Network responds to Global Action on Men’s Health’s new report on prostate cancer with a call for urgent, ground-level action. While supporting a WHO-led global initiative, MHN stresses that real impact requires community outreach, empathy-driven education, and trusted local engagement. Prostate cancer is rising fast, especially among underserved men, yet too many go without screening or support. This Men’s Health Month, MHN urges policymakers and the public to bridge the empathy gap and take action now. Learn more, get involved, and help bring life-saving care to where men live, work, play, and pray.CONTINUE READING→
International Men’s Health Week 2025: Lead with Empathy, Act with Purpose
As we celebrate International Men’s Health Week, it’s important to recognize where it all began. Men’s Health Network not only launched Men’s Health Week and Men’s Health Month—they laid the groundwork for a global movement. Their advocacy helped pass the original Congressional resolution in 1994, signed into law by President Bill Clinton, establishing Men’s Health Week as a national observance. From there, they created the infrastructure, messaging, and coalition-building that gave rise to what is now an international health campaign.CONTINUE READING→
This Men’s Health Month: Let’s Shift the Focus to DAD!
Father’s Day is next week, which makes this an especially important time to reflect on and support dads everywhere. We may not always know the burdens they shoulder. Many men feel it’s best to stay silent about the physical or mental pain they’re carrying. They just want to be the rock in their family—the steady protector who never asks for help. But we must remember: even the strongest need support. Too many fathers are suffering in silence, believing it’s their role to bear it all alone. Whether it’s unspoken anxiety, untreated chronic pain, or invisible burnout, these internal battles are real—and often devastating if left unaddressed.CONTINUE READING→
When a Leader’s Diagnosis Becomes a National Wake-Up Call: Prostate Cancer, Awareness, and the Urgent Need for Change
Former President Joe Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis underscores a national failure in men’s health and preventive care. Men’s Health Network is calling for urgent reform to PSA screening guidelines, improved prostate cancer awareness, and expanded support for men’s healthcare—especially for those over age 70. Prostate cancer is highly treatable when detected early, making timely prostate screenings critical. This moment is a wake-up call to prioritize men’s health policy, close the Lifespan Gender Gap, and increase health education for men.CONTINUE READING→
More Than an Internship: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders in Men’s Health
Men’s Health Network is more than a nonprofit—it’s a platform for learning, leadership, and lasting impact. Learn more about the Men's Health Network internship program and what the summer interns of 2025 are getting up to this year!CONTINUE READING→