What is Movember?
What month does Movember start?
November
What is the main way that men do to raise awareness in Movember ?
Grow out their moustache
Why are suicide rates typically higher among men?
The stigma surrounding men's mental health often prevents them from seeking the help they need.
What year and country did Movember start in?
2003 in Australia
Name the 2 men who started the Movember movement?
Luke Slattery or Travis Garone
What role can education play in preventing suicide among men?
Answers May Vary.
Education can play a crucial role in preventing suicide among men by raising awareness, reducing stigma, and providing information about mental health resources and support.
What is the purpose of Movember?
To help spread awareness of men's which includes mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer
Who inspired Luke and Travis to make Movember about men's mental and physical health?
They were inspired by their friend's mom who was fundraising for breast cancer
How can we help reduce high rates of suicide among men?
Answers may vary.
We can help reduce high suicide rates among men by promoting open conversations about mental health and ensuring access to supportive resources.
What are some ways you can help raise awareness without growing a moustache?
Educate yourself and others, join a 60-mile run or walk, or start your own challenge
How much men participated in the first Movember event in 2003?
What is the average annual number of deaths caused by suicide in Canada?
Around 4,500
What type of cancer was the initial focus of Movember?
Prostate.
How did those 30 men find out about the event?
Travis and Luke sent out a email titled "Are you man enough to be my man?"
What is the ratio of suicide rates between men and women?
Suicide rates among men are approximately 3 times higher compared to women's rates.