It’s time to grow a tash, Movember is back!
Movember takes place throughout November and supports three important men’s health issues: Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
You can take part in the movember movement by sporting a moustache for the month, moving more or joining in the conversation to raise awareness.
If you or someone you know needs mental health support there are lots of organisations and services available, for more information please visit: www.kirklees.gov.uk/mentalhealth
Get involved in Movember
There are a few things happening around Kirklees that you can get involved in:
- Thursday 3 November, Open Mic event at Dewsbury Library, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Pop by the library to enjoy a poetry session from 5:30, followed by an open mic event at 6:30. There will be an important discussion on men’s mental health. Come share your thoughts and views and join in the conversation.
- Tuesday 8 November, Panel event with Phil Caplan at Dewsbury Library, 6 – 7:30pm
Join Phil Caplan as he hosts a panel event with the Panel from the Rugby League. The Key topic for the evening will be around men’s mental and physical health. Phil knows a lot about rugby! So, if you love rugby and are a fan, this event is for you.
- Sporting Memories sessions with Oliver from Huddersfield Town
There are two coffee sessions taking place with Oliver from Huddersfield Town who will be talking about men’s mental health. Bring along your favourite sports related item or just come along to share your thoughts.
- Thursday 10 November, Shepley library, 2:30 – 4:00
- Monday 14 November, Skelmanthorpe library, 10:30 – 12:00
Support from Social Prescribing
The Social Prescribing team support people to improve their health, wellbeing, and social welfare by connecting them to services and activities in their local community. The team can offer support and services for people struggling with mental health concerns. You can access these services if you are registered with a Kirklees GP. One such resident is David, who wrote a poem on his experience with the Social Prescribing team:
Social prescribing for mental health by David Crabb
Alone with my thoughts
Some happy
But many not so.
Reaching out
A Doctor
Intervenes
Suggests
Social prescribing.
With trepidation
I accept.
A friendly face
Supportive chat
Over a summer walk
And a coffee.
Putting the world
To rights
Whilst building
Confidence
To move on
To positive
Mental wellbeing.