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This Giving Tuesday: Be the Change Men’s Health Needs

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Giving Tuesday is next week, and Men’s Health Network (MHN) is calling on supporters to help close the Lifespan Gender Gap and build empathy for men’s health. This year, MHN expanded outreach across communities, churches, and schools, relaunched the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, and supported bipartisan resolutions like H.R. 1300 (PSA Screening for HIM Act) and H.R. 675 (Prostate Cancer Awareness Month), advancing prevention and early detection nationwide. From toolkits that reached thousands to Ambassadors leading local events, MHN continues reaching men where they live, work, play, and pray. Your support powers awareness, education, and advocacy that saves lives.Continue reading

Reclaiming Masculinity: The Courage to Be Whole

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In Reclaiming Masculinity: The Courage to Be Whole, Men’s Health Network spotlights the work of Dr. David P. Jachim, a psychoanalyst and MHN Advisory Board member whose book Men at the Brink: Masculinity in the 21st Century explores how modern narratives have distorted society’s view of manhood. Dr. Jachim examines the emotional and cultural costs of labeling masculinity as “toxic,” while calling for men to reclaim the virtues of courage, compassion, and integrity. Through empathy, self-care, and brotherhood, men can resist alienation and redefine strength in ways that heal, not harm. This reflection offers a powerful reminder: masculinity is not the problem—misunderstanding it is.Continue reading

Homicide and the Lifespan Gender Gap

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Summary: Men’s Health Network highlights how homicide contributes to the Lifespan Gender Gap—the nearly six-year difference in life expectancy between men and women. Each preventable death of a young man shortens the national average and represents lost potential, relationships, and community strength. In his article, Dr. Andrew Smiler examines data showing that men account for 80% of homicide victims, with most deaths occurring among young men under 35. Many are killed by people they know, often in moments of conflict or status-related tension. Smiler suggests that prevention begins with education—teaching boys and men how to resolve conflict, manage emotions, and de-escalate situations without violence. Men’s Health Network calls for greater empathy and early intervention to help young men live longer, healthier lives, reminding readers that every life saved helps close the gap and strengthen families and communities nationwide.Continue reading

November: A Month to Focus on Men’s Health and Community

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November is a pivotal month for raising awareness about men’s health and community well-being. From Alzheimer’s and diabetes to epilepsy, tobacco use, and sexual health, each observance offers an opportunity to take action and encourage preventive care. Men’s Health Network emphasizes that health doesn’t take a season off—simple habits, early conversations, and empathy-driven outreach can make lasting change. This month’s blog highlights national campaigns like the Great American Smokeout, National Diabetes Month, and Impotence Education Month, alongside Illinois’ groundbreaking creation of a Division of Men’s Health. It also spotlights the growing Men’s Health Ambassadorship Program—ordinary people doing extraordinary work to close the Lifespan Gender Gap and build healthier communities. Through awareness, advocacy, and everyday choices, November reminds us that improving men’s health is a shared mission that benefits families, workplaces, and society as a whole.Continue reading

Male Suicide and the Lifespan Gender Gap

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October is National Depression and Mental Health Awareness and Screening Month, a time to bring attention to the silent crisis affecting men and boys. In this blog, Men’s Health Network highlights the deep connection between suicide and the Lifespan Gender Gap, reminding us that men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women. Contributor Dr. Andrew Smiler examines the data, cultural pressures, and life circumstances, such as loss of work or relationships, that contribute to male suicide rates. The piece urges readers to break the silence, check in with the men in their lives, and remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Together, we can close the gap and remind the world that mental health is men’s health.Continue reading

Rethinking Masculinity: Insights from “The Masculine Self” (7th Ed.)

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Rethinking Masculinity: Insights from The Masculine Self highlights how cultural norms shape men’s health, relationships, and well-being. Drawing from the 7th edition of The Masculine Self by Andrew Smiler, PhD, and Christopher Kilmartin, PhD, the blog explores how ideas of toughness and stoicism influence men’s willingness to seek care, their mental health, and even life expectancy. It examines links between masculinity, violence, suicide, media influence, and physical health, while emphasizing empathy and the importance of supportive spaces. Men’s Health Network underscores that redefining masculinity can improve outcomes and create healthier, more connected lives for men and boys.Continue reading

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Building Empathy, Spreading Awareness, Saving Lives

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Men’s Health Network is leading the 2025 campaign, “Bring Empathy Back.” With 1 in 8 men facing prostate cancer in their lifetime, early detection and prevention are critical. MHN offers a free digital toolkit filled with resources to help families, workplaces, and communities spread awareness, host events, and encourage screenings. Join us by downloading the toolkit, becoming a Men’s Health Ambassador, subscribing to our newsletter, or donating to support lifesaving men’s health programs.Continue reading

Shattering the silence: A fresh story for men’s mental health

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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

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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

Prostate Cancer Needs More Than a Global Initiative: Ground-Level Action Needed

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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

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