Breaking down the barriers this Men’s Health Week
Good health is essential for a good life. But there are barriers that get in the way of keeping our body and mind in good nick and sometimes we need help to break them down. It’s important to understand what’s stopping you so you can take proactive steps to overcome it.
This Men’s Health Week, Healthy Male is looking at five factors that prevent men from seeking information and support when it comes to health and sharing practical tools and resources for bettering your wellbeing.
Understanding the five barriers
- Hoping it’s not an issue? You might be experiencing denial.
- Taking too long to do something about your health? This is known as delayed information seeking.
- Worried that asking for help is perceived as being weak? This is called the social construct of masculinity and it can be a barrier to us looking after our health.
- Having trouble talking about your health? Feeling nervous or embarrassed about starting a conversation can be a barrier to getting the support you need.
- Not sure what information to trust? Figuring out what health information you can trust can be a barrier to taking action on our health.
Visit healthymale.org.au for more information.