Early day motion · EDM 1450 · 12 Jun 2025

Men’s Health Week 2025 (No. 2)

Tabled by Mr Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) 16 signatures

The motion

That this House marks the end of Men’s Health Week 2025 and recognises the continuing crisis in men’s mental health; notes with concern that suicide is the leading cause of death among men under 50, with rates highest among those in middle age; welcomes the Government’s commitment to a men’s health strategy and urges the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to make suicide prevention a central focus; recognises the importance of increasing capacity and coordination across mental health services to end out-of-area placements, expanding support for young people up to the age of 25, and removing prescription charges for those with chronic mental health conditions; and commends the vital work of Highlands-based charities including Lochaber Hope, Ewan’s Room and Centred in supporting men’s mental health across the region.