International Men’s Health Week 2022

International Men’s Health Week 2022

International Men’s Health Week (MHW) begins on the Monday before Father’s Day and ends on Father’s Day itself.  This year it will run from Monday 13^th until Sunday 19^th June.

MHW is promoted worldwide and aims to:

• Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages.
• Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices / activities.
• Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.

Our call to action this year is “MISSION is POSSIBLE”

To celebrate this year the Belfast Trust Health Improvement team and the Belfast Men’s Health Group have organised number of events.

To book a place or for more information please see the list below.

Anyone interested in attending the Kickass Bootcamp they run Tuesday & Thursday evenings @ 6.15pm, and Saturday mornings @ 10am.

Staff/participants can sign up using this link –

https://www.fitnessbelfast.com/shop/outdoor-kickass-bootcamp-drop-in-session-pass

if they use the discount code MENSHEALTHWEEK at checkout, it will be discounted 100% – so a free session.

Organisation	Type of session	Date and time	Location
Belfast Men’s health Group	Podcast – Masculinity	Monday 13th June	Website Podcasts
Ananda Yoga	Beginners session (Men)	Tuesday 14th June at 1pm – 2.15pm	Antrim Road Belfast For more information or to book e-mail  paul.okane@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Here4U	Football	Tuesday 14th June at 5pm – 6pm	Grosvenor Road Football pitch Belfast  For more information or to book e-mail tony.mcdonagh@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Kadampa Meditation Centre Belfast	Managing stress in turbulent times	Thursday 16th June at 5.30pm – 6.30pm	Kadampa Meditation Centre Belfast 54 Peter’s Hill. BT13 1BA For more information or to book e-mail paul.okane@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Belfast Men’s Health Group + Health improvement team	Parkrun	Saturday 18th June at 9.30am	Antrim – Parkrun free man manual  Waterworks – Parkrun free man manual
Cavehill Walking Club	Walk	Sunday 19th June at 11am	Upper Cavehill Road For more information or to book e-mail chris.donnelly@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Fitness Belfast	Kickass Bootcamp	To be arranged with individual.	Belfast Gym/outdoor location

 

 

Local Champions from Northern Visions NvTv on Vimeo.                                       To celebrate International Men’s Day this year the Belfast Trust Health Improvement Team along with the Belfast Men’s Health Group have teamed up with Northern Visions TV to record LOCAL CHAMPIONS. This is a collection of stories about local men, how they have overcome adversity in their lives and are now giving back to their local communities. Enjoy these inspiring stories of Champions and remember regardless of gender, it is important to prioritise your health and seek help if you need it. 

Interview with Prof Joe O’Sullivan, Cancer Centre, BHSCT, about his interests in men’s health, and also playing some music.

Our Podbean Channel is https://belfastmenshealthgroup.podbean.com/