Movember conversation: Help make a difference

We all have that friend who we are a little worried about. It may be someone who has recently lost their jobs, or a colleague who is experiencing a fierce breakup, or a partner who is struggling to balance family commitments and work needs.

Even if we know that what we should do is pick up the phone and call them to understand what they are doing, if we are embarrassed by his reaction or have trouble coming up with the right word to start that conversation, it is easy to let it slide.

New research commissioned move It reveals that half of us lack the confidence to approach our worried male colleagues, friends or family members.

The survey results released before World Suicide Prevention Day (Friday, September 10) show that fear of offending or saying the wrong thing is the number one reason not to check men who may be struggling with their mental health.

Globally, one person dies by suicide every minute. There are more than one million fathers, partners, brothers and friends every year, making it one of the greatest public health challenges of our time.

When things get tough, reaching out is not always easy, but we know that having an honest conversation as early as possible can reduce the risk of suicide. This year, on World Suicide Prevention Day, our message comes directly from men who understand this better than anyone.

Movember’s movie—— Suicide note is too late – Seven men from all over the world share their personal experiences. It initiates important conversations about suicide, the complex issues surrounding it, and what everyone can do to solve it.

Thankfully, the man who was part of this movie succeeded. We can learn the power of meaningful dialogue from their experience.

We learned from Movember’s own research that regular and honest conversations with men in our lives can help prevent them from reaching crisis points.

This is why we have to challenge men to become a talkative person, for themselves and the relatives around them. This is why we ask men not to joke, overcome any embarrassment or embarrassment, and make time for meaningful chats on the more important things in life.

In order to better support the men who may be struggling in your life, Movember created Movember conversation. Movember Conversations is based on the ALEC framework (asking, listening, encouraging action, signing in) and guided by an international team of mental health experts. It is a free interactive digital tool that can present a variety of scenarios, including unemployment, social isolation and family stress.

It uses simulated conversations to explore and practice how anyone can have difficult conversations with people they care about.

Don’t assume that they don’t want to be interrupted or talk. Just make a phone call and you can go a long way. From talking about kids, bills, new jobs or frustrations-the right conversation can make a difference for a friend who may be struggling. If we all dig a little deeper, we can help prevent more people from reaching the crisis point.