GLOBALLY, ON AVERAGE, 1 MAN DIES BY SUICIDE EVERY MINUTE OF EVERY DAY.

To speak with someone immediately, contact Lifeline on 0800 543 354 or Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
If you're ever worried that someone's life is in immediate danger, call 111 or go directly to emergency services.

Around the world, the rate of male suicide is alarmingly high: 6 out of 10 suicides are men.

We can’t sit back and accept this.

Movember looks at mental health through a male lens, focusing on prevention, early intervention and health promotion.

We’re working towards a world where men take action to be mentally well, and are supported by those around them.

 

By 2030 we’ll reduce the rate of male suicides by 25%.

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Read their stories

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Nic's story: Growing up before your time

2020-08-21

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Justin's story: How losing his job changed everything

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Graeme's story: Depression doesn't discriminate

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WE’RE TAKING ACTION

The issue of suicide is incredibly complex. But we know this: improving overall mental health and helping men establish better social connections can reduce the risk of suicide.
And so that’s our mission. To get there, we’re uniting experts, funding bold new approaches and embracing fresh perspectives. By 2030, we hope to reduce the rate of male suicide by 25%.

How we’re going to win the fight

1. Education

Helping men and boys to stay mentally healthy, build strong social connections and take action early when times are tough.

2. Conversations that matter

Working toward a world where men and boys are comfortable having conversations about the big things in life.

3. Services that work for men

We know the needs of men, and we’re working to make sure that services are designed with those needs in mind.

4. Bright minds, brought together

We’re funding the most innovative projects, and when we know something works, we share that knowledge globally.

5. Community first

Men need to be able to access support in their communities and where they’re comfortable. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution.

6. Advocating for all men

We’re forcing governments to understand the issues that men are facing, and we’re demanding action.

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“We’re alarmed by the increasing number of men who take their own lives around the world. We are working to ensure all men and boys look after their mental health and are comfortable to reach out to others for support when they’re struggling.”
- Paul Villanti
Executive Director, Programs

We’ve funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects in New Zealand and around the world. Here’s a snapshot of our work in mental health and suicide prevention.

Local impact

We’re making strides in New Zealand with these mental health and suicide prevention projects, in collaboration with our local health partners.

HeadFirst

Movember is working with New Zealand Rugby to support and develop their HeadFirst program. The intervention is delivering mental health literacy programs across rugby union in New Zealand.
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Farmstrong

Farmers put others first, at the risk of their own mental health. We’re tackling this head-on by providing them with information on their wellbeing and quality of life in a collaboration between the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and leading rural insurer FMG.
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Canterbury EQ Recovery Projects

Movember and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand jointly funded a programme to support the earthquake affected Christchurch community. The centre will use local projects to benefit individual men as well as communities to build community mental wellbeing for people who suffered during the earthquake.
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Projects around the world

We’re reaching men all over the world, promoting healthy actions and behaviour.

Social Innovators Challenge

The Social Innovators Challenge funds creative programs aimed at restoring and strengthening the social connections of men, particularly those at risk for loneliness and isolation.  Current funding supports the scaling and piloting of innovative projects in three markets: Australia, Canada and the UK.  
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Making Connections Initiative

With the help of Movember, five community-based coalitions are working with either men and boys of colour, or military service members, veterans, and their families, in rural and urban communities throughout the United States. This work involves connecting with men and boys in places where they spend time, through activities that they enjoy. Key to the initiative is helping men and boys cope with trauma and stress by strengthening social connections.  
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Family Man

Family Man uses the latest parenting strategies that support happier homes and better mental health. We created Family Man to get more fathers actively involved in parenting programs. By equipping fathers with the right tools, especially in tough times, we’re aiming to help men live healthier and happier lives.
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Indigenous Land Based Programs

Movember's Land Based Programs support Indigenous men to reclaim their traditional skills of harvesting and living off the land. Through the use of culture, men are mentored to better understand traditional ways of knowing and surviving fostering a new sense of belonging and purpose. Currently operating in Canada
See the program in action 

Movember Conversations

Movember Conversations gives practical guidance on how to support men who might be struggling. Friends, family and colleagues can all use this interactive tool to gain the skills and confidence to approach challenging conversations with the men in their lives.
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WELL BEINGS

WELL BEINGS is a major public media project produced by PBS station WETA to raise awareness about youth mental health and to reduce stigma and other barriers to seeking care. Movember is a proud sponsor of the initiative which will reach millions of Americans via radio and digital content, an engagement tour in 24 cities across the nation, educational resources, and featuring a documentary airing nationwide on PBS in spring 2022.
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See all mental health and suicide prevention projects

We can’t afford to wait.

We need to talk and take action to reduce the rate of male suicide.

 

To get to where we want to be by 2030,
we need your help.

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