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8 Jun 06

National Men’s Health Week 12th – 18th June

The theme of this year’s National Men’s Health Week is mental well being.

 

At any one time one adult in six has a mental health problem.

 

This week aims to address all aspects of mental health from suicide through to stress and anxiety.

 

The benefits of improved mental well being include:

 

·         Improved relationships

·         Higher levels of achievement at work

·         Coping better with stress

·         Better physical health

·         Better sex life

 

For more information on coping with mental health issues visit Healthpoint which is based in Poole Central Library and offers free, confidential health information or check out the following websites:

 

www.menshealthforum.org.uk link will open in new window

 

www.mind.org.uk link will open in new window

 

www.rcpsych.ac.uk link will open in new window

 

www.bbc.co.uk/health link will open in new window

Helen Smith

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