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Clearly signpost places of
support: For example, EAP
counselling for men, including
speci昀椀c men’s mental health
support, peer support, and buddy
programs. Ensure all of these
supports are clearly signposted
throughout the workplace. It can
also be bene昀椀cial to create email
banners outlining where employees
can access funded mental health
support for men in Australia.
Normalise
conversations: An
Normalise conversations:
environment where men can
open up about their feelings will
help support conversations around
mental wellbeing. Charities such
as Movember make it easy for
workplaces to raise awareness
of male mental health issues by
providing men’s mental health
resources and event ideas that
address more challenging topics in
an engaging, light-hearted way.
Keep it con昀椀dential: In dealing
with sensitive disclosures that arise
from open discussions, ensure
sound principles of privacy and
con昀椀dentiality are understood
by team members participating
in these critical discussions.
Individuals and employers can
encourage men to share their
experiences and seek support.
Addressing mental health challenges
is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Practical Tips to Improve
Men’s Mental Health
and Wellbeing
Simplicity is key. And there
are many simple actions men
can take to improve their
mental health and wellbeing:
• Exercise regularly and keep
active to support your physical
and mental health.
• Prioritise a regular sleep
routine to support mood and
emotional regulation.
• Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding
exercise. Notice five things you
can see, four you can touch,
three you can hear, two you
can smell and one you can
taste. This may help when you
feel anxious or stressed.
