Men’s Health Week 2025 is a chance to focus on something we often overlook: men’s wellbeing. It’s not just about hitting the gym or eating better — it’s also about creating space for honest conversations, encouraging check-ups, and supporting people to live healthier, more open lives.
This year’s theme centres on action, connection and prevention — helping men take simple steps to improve their mental and physical health, together. Whether you’re part of a company, a local community group, or just someone who cares, there’s plenty you can do to get involved.
Promote Open Conversations
There’s still a lot of silence around men’s health. Many men feel uncomfortable talking about things like anxiety, depression, or even physical symptoms. It’s not that they don’t want to — it’s just that they often don’t know where to start or who to turn to.
Starting the conversation can be as simple as asking, “How have you been feeling lately?” Whether it’s in a team meeting, a social setting, or over lunch, making it normal to talk about health helps break down that sense of isolation.
Here are a few ideas to open up the space:
- Run a “talking table” event in your office or community hub
- Share informative content through internal newsletters or social media
- Display posters in shared areas that promote mental health resources
Websites like the Men’s Health Forum and mental wellbeing apps such as Mind, Kooth, or Hub of Hope offer great starting points for support.
Organise Health Checks
Encouraging regular health screenings might feel basic, but it genuinely saves lives. Far too often, men delay getting things checked out — sometimes until it’s too late.
Community centres, workplaces and gyms can partner with local pharmacies or mobile clinics to run pop-up health check stations. These don’t have to be fancy — just a small set-up offering simple, non-invasive tests.
Typical health checks for men to consider:
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol levels
- Blood sugar (diabetes risk)
- BMI and waist circumference
- Skin changes or mole mapping
- Prostate health discussions (not diagnostics)
If you’re running an event with limited access to professionals, consider highlighting services like video consultations, like those we offer at WePrescribe, as a follow-up option — a discreet and practical way to seek help.
Host Educational Workshops
Workshops don’t need to be big productions — the aim is to make knowledge accessible. A relaxed, informative session can do more than a dozen leaflets ever will.
Think about topics like:
- Mental health: identifying signs of stress, burnout, anxiety or low mood
- Healthy eating for men: simple nutritional swaps and portion control
- Exercise routines that are realistic and sustainable
- Understanding male-specific health conditions (e.g. erectile dysfunction, low testosterone)
Can’t find an expert? Many local charities, gyms or GPs are happy to provide a speaker for free, especially during awareness weeks. Or offer a simple recorded talk or webinar for remote teams and online communities.
Keep it informal, interactive and inclusive — people are more likely to engage if they don’t feel put on the spot.
Encourage Physical Activity
We all know exercise is good for us — but knowing and doing are two very different things. Organising an activity during Men’s Health Week is a great way to bring people together and get them moving without making it feel like a chore.
Here are a few easy-to-set-up ideas:
- Step challenges or walking clubs (pedometers or phone apps work well)
- Lunchtime 5-a-side football or padel matches
- Charity bike rides or park runs
- Yoga or stretching sessions for desk workers
The key is to make it inclusive. Not everyone wants to lift weights or sprint up hills. Choose activities that encourage participation at any level — it’s about movement, not performance. Group activities also help boost mood and foster community, which feeds back into better mental health.
Share Personal Stories
There’s nothing more powerful than hearing from someone who’s been through it. Real stories cut through statistics — they show that struggles with health aren’t rare, and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Encourage people to share their experiences — whether that’s on a staff blog, a community noticeboard or in an anonymous written post. The point is to show others they’re not alone.
If you’re inviting people to share their stories:
- Let them do so anonymously if they prefer
- Offer content warnings if discussing sensitive topics
- Avoid asking for overly detailed or medical descriptions
- Make sure they know they can opt out any time
Always keep the tone supportive — we’re here to uplift, not interrogate. Even one honest story can spark a conversation that leads to change.
Supporting Men’s Health Week 2025 doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Whether you plan an event, set up a health check, or just start a conversation, every action helps chip away at the stigma and silence around men’s health.
Try picking one thing from this article and run with it — just one initiative can make a real difference. If you’re stuck on where to start, check out resources from the Men’s Health Forum or speak to a healthcare provider like WePrescribe for more support.
Let’s make this year count — for ourselves, for our colleagues, and for the men we care about.
