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Men's Health Hub

Man About Campus Men Health The Men's Health Hub has been created for our staff community, providing information, resources and services to support, maintain and improve your health and wellbeing.

If you are in crisis and need urgent help, please call the emergency services on 999.

This Men’s Health Week, take a moment to check in—on yourself and your mates. Whether it’s booking that doctor’s appointment, reaching out for support, or simply learning more about how to look after your health, now’s a great time to take that first step.

There are plenty of helpful resources below to get you started!

For more information about Men's Health Week, visit the Men's Health Forum website, where you can access a range of information and advice.

Wellbeing Support

Quick Health Checks

DIY Health MOT

Quick and easy health check you can do at home. Handy guide, leading you through some quick steps to evaluate your health.

Testicle Check

TV Sports Presenter, Chris Hughes, shows you how quick and easy it is to check your testicles for signs of testicular cancer in under a minute. Video duration: 44 seconds

Prostate Cancer - Check Your Risk

Check your risk for Prostate Cancer in 30 seconds. Answer three quick questions to check your risk.

Wisdom App - Health Checks

Access the Wisdom App, provided by our EAP provider Health Assured, to explore their 'Mini Health Checks' or begin a four week health journey with the '4-week Plan' tools.

Internal Support, Services & Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

The University offers staff an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides a free, confidential face to face and telephone counselling service as well as information services.

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Get Support

If you would like to find out more about what support and services are available to you, please visit the Employee Wellbeing Pages.

Staff BeWell Network

Connect with colleagues, take part in activities you enjoy or try something new through our Staff BeWell network.

Videos, Courses & Resources

Explore videos, courses and resources for ways to improve and maintain your workplace wellbeing.

External Supports, Groups & Resources

Men In Mind

Through regular meetings, online resources, & partnerships with mental health professionals, they provide a supportive environment where men can share their experiences & seek help.

SAMH The Changing Room Project

The Changing Room is a 12-week behavioural change course taking place at football stadiums across Scotland. It is available to men and helps to improve social connections and wellbeing and promote men's mental health.

Four Pillars

Four Pillars aims to provide mental, emotional, physical and sexual health support and information to the LGBTQ+ community. Aberdeen based.

Penumbra

Penumbra is dedicated to providing services for people experiencing mental ill health. They can provide information on support services available across Scotland, including Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Baltic Boys

Baltic Boys is a cold-water swimming/dipping group that meets on Sunday's at Footdee. Aberdeen based

Male Health Scotland

Provides excellent general health information and easy to follow guides on how to do health checks at home and where to go for further support