When a friend or loved one is struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. While symptoms of depression generally include sadness and apathy, the signs can vary, particularly in relation to men. Words by Robert Dunne. Movember New Zealand Country Manager. Anger and irritability As opposed to sadness and withdrawal, men are […]
MANY of our financial commentators are predicting a tough year in 2023 which worries so many New Zealanders – and for some, it could be taking a toll on their mental health. For men in particular, the psychological impact of facing financial difficulties can hit hard. “Lots of people are feeling extra pressure at the […]
MOVEMBER’S ORIGIN STORY: IN 2003, TWO MATES WERE HAVING A QUIET BEER WHEN THEY BEGAN TO JOKE ABOUT BRINGING THE MOUSTACHE BACK In 2003, two mates from Melbourne, Australia (Travis Garone and Luke Slattery) were having a quiet beer at the Gypsy Bar in Fitzroy when their conversation turned to recurring fashion trends. The moustache, […]
Since 2012, The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride has connected a global community in over 1,000 cities, raising over $38 million for men’s health. Movember is humbled to be the official charity partner of the ride. As our partnership enters its seventh year, we remain steadfast in our mission to bring riders together to celebrate social connections […]
Men whose relationships break down are at high risk for mental illness, including anxiety, depression, and suicidality, according to a new Movember-funded study. Research carried out by the University of British Columbia and published in the Journal of Social Science and Medicine – Qualitative Research in Health, has shown that marital separation quadruples the risk […]
Michelle Terry is the Movember CEO based in the global head office in Melbourne. She has spent much of her working life overseas including several years working in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Most recently she was in the Bay Area in the US as part of the executive team of a global wine company […]
Acknowledging the strong link between fatherhood and mental health, Movember developed Family Man to provide dads with parenting strategies that improve child behaviour and reduce parental stress. Around three-quarters of men will become fathers at some point in their life. Previous Movember research has shown that 42 per cent of dads say they feel anxious […]
When the effects CoVid-19 began to take effect at the start of 2020, I, like so many people and organisations in NZ, was hugely concerned about the impacts on Movember, our ability to fundraise and continue to invest in programmes that focus on helping men live happier, healthier and longer lives. We were in a […]
Movember has funded a landmark, Kiwi-made show called ‘Man Enough’, which attempts to tackle male mental health in New Zealand, by turning the nation’s traditional concept of masculinity on its head. Words by Rob Dunne, Movember Foundation NZ Country Manager TV journalist and host of Celebrity Treasure Island, Matt Chisholm, sets out on an enlightening […]
This article has been written by Dr. Don McCreary, owner of Donald McCreary Scientific Consulting and Movember affiliated researcher. Dr. McCreary’s research focuses in the areas of men’s health, workplace stress and health, and resilience both in and out of the workplace. Contributions also from Clinical Psychologist, regular media contributor for TVNZ and key note speaker […]
I have been working with Movember for nearly a decade and looking back, it is hugely encouraging to see how far we have come. I have seen Kiwis become more empowered to share their experiences with mental health and suicide, and while there is still so much to do, I am proud of the work […]
You might’ve heard the famous phrase, ‘never waste a crisis’. Though more commonly used in economic circles, it seems particularly fitting of our current situation, when considering the impact Covid-19 is having on our mental health. As a group dedicated to helping Kiwi men live happier, healthier and longer lives, the idea of enforced distancing […]
At greater than 95%, the odds of survival for men with testicular cancer are better than good and often why testicular cancer doesn’t gain the same attention as others. But for some men, treatment-related side effects mean quality of life can be severely comprised. At Movember, we focus on getting these predominately young men back […]
I started with Movember nearly 9 years ago and while we were substantial funders of mental health initiatives, it was extremely hard to get a conversation going about these investments. Kiwis were happy to support through growing Mo’s, making donations and, in some cases, acknowledged they were grateful we were supporting such a significant issue, […]
When November rolls around, I’m filled with excitement at the prospect of all the good the organisation can achieve with another year of fundraising, lead by those who want to drive real change for men’s mental health. Words by Rob Dunne, Movember Foundation NZ Country Manager But this is also the time that I take […]
Whether we like it or not – and regardless of whether we want it to be – work is a significant part of our lives. We spend almost a third of our lives on the job and on average will work as many as 90,000 hours in our lifetime. Like so many other aspects of […]
I’m happy to admit that I am a sports nut, and to be more accurate, a rugby nut. Since as long I as I can remember, I’ve loved the game and it’s always been interwoven into the fabric of my life. Words by Rob Dunne, Movember Foundation NZ Country Manager With the Rugby World Cup […]
For so many people today, life is busy, largely lived online all while being constantly “connected” to our work – and in a virtual way, the world around us. For most, the only time we truly stop is that period late in the evening, when we probably should be in bed ourselves, but instead open […]
In 2003, two mates from Melbourne, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, were having a quiet beer at the Gypsy Bar in Fitzroy when their conversation turned to recurring fashion trends – yet the humble moustache, a fixture in past decades, was nowhere to be seen. They joked about bringing it back, then decided to talk […]
