This year’s theme for men’s health week is carrying on from 2021, where the men’s health forum are seeking to encourage men across the globe to take the best care of their physical and mental health possible. As part of their campaign, they are emphasising the importance of keeping an eye on their bodies by carrying out a health MOT and seeking help when needed.

Here we have listed a couple of things you can check as part of your mental health MOT (and you don’t need to be a man to do these!). For more inspiring tips and information visit the men’s health forum website.

• Take notice of what's going on in your body and mind
• Connect with others and share how you are feeling to reduce isolation and loneliness - one of your friends or family members may have been or are currently going through the same thing as you
• Be active – exercise can help you mentally as well as physically – for more ideas why not try the 5 ways to wellbeing course
• Be aware of stressors and look to reduce them – our understanding stress course will share how stress can impact your wellbeing and provide practical tips on how to reduce stress  
• Create a wellbeing plan to help you look for warning signs of deteriorating health and wellbeing. Visit our website to download a copy of the plan, or for inspiration, join the  Why having a wellbeing plan helps your personal recovery seminar