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International Men’s Health Week 2024
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Building a healthier construction workforce by making moves for mental health
Setting a new standard in the construction industry, the ‘Light on a Dark Day’ event emphasises the importance of mental health awareness for construction workers and aims to boost access to support. The construction industry’s high-stress environment, coupled with the physical demands of the job, places considerable strain on workers. Historically, mental health can be...
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Funding for two new projects will improve detection and treatment for prostate cancer
A leading prostate cancer charity has unveiled new funding for two new projects, including a clinical registry, to improve detection, diagnosis and treatment of the condition. The Clinical Quality Registry, to be launched this year, will gather critical prostate cancer data to enable clinicians to improve the care and treatment they deliver. Funded by Movember,...
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Postnatal depression in fathers — a myth or reality?
Some fathers may silently be struggling with post-natal depression. Learn about the challenges, support gaps and the importance of early recognition. Becoming a parent is a major life event for both women and men and one that brings a range of positive and negative experiences. Mental health during the perinatal period The perinatal period, which...
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Understanding and connecting with young men’s struggles to redefine masculinity
As young men struggle with health, wellbeing and relationships, we must seek new opportunities to understand, support and connect with them. In our studies, young men report feeling disconnected from their gender, rarely thinking about it or discussing it. Consequently, their perceptions are easily influenced by the loudest voices in the room or on their...
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Why men’s health in construction matters — and where to find support
The construction industry is demanding. Long hours, physical labour and stressful environments can take a toll on workers’ health. Yet, many men hesitate to prioritise their health or seek help. The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is uniquely positioned as the only charity dedicated to providing emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction community...
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How incontinence treatment options can improve lives of patients at any age
Various treatments are available for urinary incontinence. If you have symptoms, don’t put off seeing your GP because treatment could make a big difference to your quality of life. According to NHS England, approximately 14 million people in the UK have some degree of urinary incontinence — a condition linked with a reduced quality of...
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Don’t keep bowel dysfunction symptoms to yourself — speak to your GP
Many management options are available for patients with bowel dysfunction, but many suffer in silence before consulting a GP. This delay often leads to unhealthy coping habits. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the pelvic floor service at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Dublin, I help people manage bowel dysfunction symptoms like constipation and faecal incontinence....
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Finding freedom from faecal incontinence through innovative implant
My incontinence journey started 38 years ago. I got diarrhoea occasionally, which worsened over time. After several referrals, I received life-changing sacral nerve stimulation treatment. Seven years ago, I started to suffer from faecal incontinence. Some days, I couldn’t even hold on for the 10-minute drive to work. Daily life with faecal incontinence Normal daily...
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Supporting men’s mental health through Sheds — a safe space for all men
Single, widowed, retired, lonely, socially isolated, carer or cared for? There is a warm welcome for you at a Shed — one that’s respectful and without judgment. Connection alone is reason enough for a Shed in every Irish community for men — who die younger, have higher death rates for almost all leading causes of...
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Recognising the signs of suicidal ideation and how to help
Effective suicide prevention is a complex process unique to everyone. It involves open, non-judgmental communication and urging those with suicidal thoughts to seek professional support. Suicide remains a pressing issue in Ireland, particularly among men of all ages. Timely intervention can help reduce suicide risk, highlighting the importance of both recognising where signs of suicidal...