International Men's Health Week

International Men's Health Week (MHW) always begins on the Monday before Father's Day and ends on Father's Day itself. During 2017, it ran from Monday 12th until Sunday 18th June.

It is celebrated in most European countries, as well as in the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and a number of other places worldwide. The overall aims of MHW are to:

Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages.
Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices / activities.
Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.
Each year, there is also a focus upon a specific theme. During 2017, the theme for the island of Ireland was: 'It's all about HIM', and the key question was: 'How are you doing?'

MHW gives everyone (health professionals, service providers, sporting bodies, community groups, employers, policy makers, the media, churches, individuals ...) an opportunity to encourage men and boys to take better care of their health and to seek help or treatment at an early stage.