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Awareness Month

Men’s Health Month

June 1, 2026 — June 30, 2026 Recurs yearly

Men participating in preventive healthcare and wellness awareness activities.

2026 Theme

"Partners in Care: For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan"

Campaign Representation

Officially represented by the Blue Ribbon.

Campaign Description

Established in 1994 by Men's Health Network, Men's Health Month runs throughout June and includes International Men's Health Week (June 15–21, 2026, leading into Father's Day). It encourages men and boys to prioritize physical and mental wellbeing through preventive screenings for conditions like heart disease, prostate cancer, and depression.


Theme Focus

The 2026 theme highlights that men's health outcomes are shaped by relationships — families, partners, caregivers, workplaces, and communities — and that strengthening these care partnerships is key to closing the "lifespan gender gap" (men die on average 5–6 years earlier than women). The campaign promotes preventive care, routine screenings, and open conversations about mental health.


Key Priorities

  • Organizing workplace and community screening events for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and prostate health.
  • Encouraging men to discuss symptoms openly with doctors.
  • Reducing cultural barriers and stigma around seeking medical help.
  • Promoting healthy lifestyle habits including diet, exercise, and stress management.


Key Concepts

  • Preventive healthcare.
  • Prostate health.
  • Cardiovascular risk.
  • Testosterone levels.
  • Mental health in men.
  • Health-seeking behavior.

Resources & Related Content

Men's Health Network – https://menshealthmonth.org – Official theme, toolkit, proclamation database.

CDC – Men's Health – https://www.cdc.gov – Leading causes of death and prevention guidance for men.

NAMI – Men's Health Month – https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/mens-health-month/ – Mental health resources for men.

American Urological Association – https://www.auanet.org – Prostate and urologic health resources.