11/01/2025
November, or 'Movember' as it has been dubbed, has become a month dedicated to men's mental and physical health in recent years. This effort comes to reverse stigmas surrounding mental health and preventative health practices for men.
As we are intimately involved in assisting men improve their mental and physical health, this awareness campaign is something that we want to share.
We encourage men to assess how they prioritize their mental and physical health this month, and to support other men in assessing and improving their well being. A good rule of thumb is to compare how you care for yourself and how you care for others. If someone you loved was facing the things you are, how would you respond?
From our experience in recovery, a powerful tool for men is healthy friendships with other men. Iron sharpens iron, so don't be afraid to try to initiate and cultivate solid friendships. Additionally, pouring more care, love, and selflessness into any relationship we have only pays dividends to our own mental and physical well being.
And we encourage women to support the men in their lives with compassion, gentleness, and patience. Healthy support from women--spouse, mother, daughter, etc.--can be very powerful for men.
A happy Movember to all!
P.S. It's popular to grow a mustache to help raise awareness. Here's your sign to grow one if you've been debating it.