Men’s Health Week 2023

International Men’s Health Week (MHW) is celebrated 12th – 18th June. It serves as a reminder to discuss the importance of the health and wellbeing of men and boys in our lives. The men’s health umbrella encompasses conditions such as heart disease, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer (bowel and prostate), penis problems and depression.

This years theme:

In Australia Men’s Health Week is organised by the Center for Male Health at Western Sydney University. It provides a platform for challenging and debating key issues in men’s health and to raise the profile of men. Men’s Health Weeks focus is to keep the spotlight on health outcomes, and the health needs around the country. MHW celebrates the strengths of men, the contributions they make, and the important roles they play in society.

The Men’s Health Week theme for 2023 is Healthy Habits, focusing on identifying small changes that benefit health and wellbeing.

Men often feel reluctant to seek support for their health management. Statistics show that compared to women, men visit the doctor less frequently. Additionally they have shorter visits and raise issues or illnesses at later stages. This may be because men are feeling they have to ’tough it out’ or are unsure about how to best start. One of the easiest things you can do is just talk! Talk to a GP, talk to a partner, talk to mates or talk to your family.

How can the team at Williamstown Health & Lifestyle Assist?

We encourage all men to identify any small changes they can make to benefit their health and wellbeing. As an Allied Health practice we offer several treatments and services that can assist with this:

• Treatment: our hands on massage and osteopathic treatment can help lower stress levels, decrease anxiety, lower blood pressure and reduce aches and pains.
• Advice: we can provide sound advice as part of your circle of care, in your health journey
• Referrals: we can provide referrals to specialists in our field who can assist you on your health journey, such as osteopaths, physiotherapists and more.
• Exercise: our pilates and gym exercise classes can get you moving and always provide a good dose of endorphins.

If you feel you would benefit from a treatment, class or review of your treatment plan please call the Clinic or book online here now.

Other Useful Resources for managing health and wellbeing:

Beyond Blue – Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide

Healthy Male – A provider of information for mens health, who collaborate with Australia’s leading researchers, specialists, clinicians and educators to develop information that fills the gaps in men’s health.

Australian Men’s Shed – A place for men to connect, a community to belong to & mates that make it all worthwhile. Sheds are located across Australia and each one looks a little different inside.

Australian Men’s Health Forum – The peak body for men’s health in Australia, with a proud history of representing the evolving men’s health sector.

Shane Dunn

Remedial Massage Therapist