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Motion · S6M-15063 · 28 Oct 2024

Men’s Health Awareness Month

Lodged by Sandesh Gulhane Standard Motion 40 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, often known as Movember; understands that the aim of the month is to raise awareness of health issues affecting men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide; recognises that there can be a stigma around men’s health issues and a reluctance among men to talk about these issues and to seek support; notes that suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK, yet only around 36% of referrals for talking therapies are reportedly for men, and welcomes efforts to challenge the stigma, start conversations and to encourage men to take proactive steps to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

Supporters (40)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.