Movember - Men's Mental Health Month

Men's Mental Health Month / Men's Health Awareness Month takes place every November, and is better known as Movember.

Men's Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual global campaign. It does cover many health related issues affecting men but also focuses on local Mental Health support. 

The month focuses on raising awareness for men's health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention, encouraging men to talk openly about their health and seek support locally. 

Men's mental health - Mental Health UK

Men’s Mental Health Month Resources | Mates in Mind

If you’re a child or young person in Sunderland and need mental health support:

Healthy Heads - Mental Health Support to access this service please speak to your Mental Health Lead in school. They can guide you to the right support and make a referral if needed.

Community Services: Access to Sunderland Community Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services is also via your school or your GP 

You can also access support here:

• Crisis Number - 111 and select option 2 
  • If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 111 and select option 2. You can use this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

  • This does not replace an ’emergency’ service such as a 999 response. 

• Mental Health Crisis Text Service - 'CALMER' to 85258
  • A new free, confidential mental health crisis text service is now available across the North East and North Cumbria. Anyone feeling anxious, stressed, isolated or struggling can text 'CALMER' to 85258 for 24/7 support from trained mental health professionals via Shout.