National Centre for Men's Health It Carlow

06/11/2019

Do Your Whack
In 2016, in-depth research was conducted into the experiences and needs of young men aged 18-24 imprisoned in Hydebank Wood College in Belfast. It included: nine months of participant observation within the institution; the researcher participating in educational classes, recreational activities and association; twenty-six semi-structured interviews with young men; and six interviews with prison officers and support staff.

'Do Your Whack: Investigating the needs and experiences of young men imprisoned in Northern Ireland' is an ARK Policy Brief which highlights the key findings of this research and examines the implications for policy. Download a copy at: www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/default/files/2019-11/policybrief13_0.pdf

30/09/2019

Congratulations Liam Kelly!👏 A fantastic study and achievement. So well deserved. 🎓🎉

“Well done ! Such a inspiring study and executed with dedication. Truly derserved. https://t.co/Cgdm5qWqDZ”

23/09/2019

MEN WANTED! You probably realise you could be more active. If so, September is the perfect the time to lace up those runners andget back doing some form of activity. Start easy with our Men On The Move group - and have a bit of craic along the way. Watershed - Friday 27th from 8-9 for 10 weeks - it could be the best move you've ever made. FREE health check on the first night. KCLR96FM Kilkenny People St.Canice's Cathedral Choir St. Patrick's Parish, Kilkenny Kilkenny Reporter Community Radio Kilkenny City Kilkenny Camogie Official Kilkenny GAA O'Loughlin Gaels GAA Club, Kilkenny, Ireland Dicksboro GAA Club MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre Market Cross Shopping Centre Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre Newpark Residents Association

19/09/2019

18/09/2019

WHO Europe agreed its first men's health strategy in September 2018. The strategy is not binding on WHO Europe's 53 member states but it creates a huge opportunity for faster progress in work to improve the health and wellbeing of men and boys. GAMH and its European member organisations are holding....

17/09/2019

The Elephant in the Room – Time to Talk about our Emotions Creating the link between World Su***de Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day 2019 The Health Improvement, Equality and Involvement Department of the Western Trust is linking World Su***de Prevention Day on 10th September and World Me...

06/09/2019

'Connecting with Young Men' Workshop
You are invited to apply for a place on a 'Connecting with Young Men' workshop. This free event will take place on 23rd September 2019, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, in Dun Laoghaire. The aim of this workshop is to assist a broad range of practitioners to effectively connect with young men on mental health and wellbeing issues. It focuses on the engagement process i.e. WHY and HOW to build relationships with young men. It seeks to: demonstrate why we need to work with young men as a specific group; help participants to reflect on their own value base, experience, attitudes towards, and expectations of young men; explore the world of young men, the issues that they face and opportunities that exist to engage with them; consider the practicalities of ‘what works’; increase the confidence of participants in relation to working with young men. To apply for a place on this workshop, or for further information, email: helen.mccormack1@hse.ie

29/08/2019

Fantastic Shane! Well done 👏

“Great to see my research being implemented into practice https://t.co/6BFA4az3O7”

29/08/2019

WANTED: 'Men in the Middle' Trainers
In 2018, a landmark report titled ‘Middle-Aged Men and Su***de in Ireland’ (www.mhfi.org/MAMRMreport.pdf) was launched. This explored the factors underpinning the high su***de rate among middle-aged men (40-59 years old) in the Republic of Ireland, with a view to providing more effective and gender specific programmes, services, and resources that can support their mental health and wellbeing.

The report highlighted that: over the past ten years, the su***de rate among middle-aged men in the Republic of Ireland has been the highest of all age cohorts; su***de and suicidal behaviour is more prevalent among certain ‘at risk’ groups’; a range of mid-life transitions are associated with challenges for these men; reaching a crisis point is the most common trigger to seeking help for many men; there is a diverse range of barriers and enablers which influence the dynamics of engaging with middle-aged men in relation to their mental health.

To meet the need from practitioners to develop meaningful relationships with this target group, the Engage National Men’s Health Training Programme has now developed a new workshop called ‘Men in the Middle’. Applications are being sought from experienced facilitators to participate in a Training for Trainers programme to upskill them to deliver this workshop across the Republic of Ireland. More details can be found at: www.mhfi.org/Engage7Overview.pdf

23/08/2019

Men Wanted for CHERISH Carers' Survey
Do you provide care to a family member or loved one? ... If so, researchers at Maynooth University, who aim to promote a ‘Think Carer’ approach in health and social care services, would love to hear about your experiences. Over 39% of family carers in Ireland are men and, therefore, the research team would like to encourage the participation of men in this important research. Please consider taking the time to complete this anonymous and confidential survey, and share it with men who may be providing care. It will take about 10-15 minutes to complete, and the responses will be used to inform the design of future services to carers in community healthcare settings. You can take part by visiting: https://maynoothpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4Kc6cRdqhaxwUZ

30/07/2019

It’s never too late to make a new friend. Taking up a new skill, joining a club and volunteering are all great ways to broaden your social circle and make you feel part of a community.