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CONVERGE
The importance of
men’shealth
at Work and Beyond
By Curtis Baines, Converge Marketing Manager
Men and mental health, it’s a stark reality that mental health challenges
impact millions of men across Australia. Statistically, 43% of men
experience anxiety or depression, according to Beyond Blue. That’s a
significant number of Aussie blokes who are struggling with their
mental health. We also can’t fail to recognise the disproportionate
suicide rates among men. ABS data highlights that, each day, seven
men take their own lives. Sadly, 75% of all suicides recorded are also
men.
We all have a part to play in eliminating these rates and supporting the
men around us. Equally, with 71.2% of Australian men in the workforce,
organisations also have a leading role. But what can we do to make a
difference? Similarly, what can workplaces do to offer support to their
male employees? Well, there’s a whole range of efforts and simple
measures that can be implemented. Let’s explore how to support men
at work…
