15/06/2026
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 2026
Dear all,
In commemoration of *Men's Mental Health Month 2026, the Global Mental Health Ambassador Network (GMHAN) will be organizing a Three-Day National Men's Mental Health Awareness Campaign across communities in Nigeria.
Date: 26th - 28th June 2026
Venue: Communities across Nigeria
Theme:
"Men's Mental Health Matters: Empowering Men to Seek Help and Find Hope Through Family and Community Support."
The campaign aims to:
• Raise awareness about men's mental health and challenge stigma.
• Encourage men to seek timely help and support.
• Promote the role of families and communities in fostering hope, resilience, and recovery.
• Strengthen community engagement and collective responsibility for men's mental wellbeing.
Programme of Activities
Day 1:Friday, 26th June 2026
Community Mental Health Awareness and Outreach
- Awareness campaigns in religious gatherings
- Sensitisation in markets and business centres
- Outreach in public places and community settings
Day 2: Saturday, 27th June 2026
Sports for Mental Health
- Community sports and recreational activities
- Mental health walks
- Aerobic exercise sessions
- Brief health talks on the importance of mental wellbeing
Day 3: Sunday, 28th June 2026
Community Dialogue and Mental Health Conversations
- Group discussions and mental health talks
- Church and faith-based awareness sessions
- Community awareness gatherings and networking opportunities
We call on all GMHAN ambassadors, volunteers, partners, and community leaders to actively participate in this nationwide campaign. Together, let us break the silence surrounding men's mental health and build communities where men feel supported, understood, and empowered to seek help and find hope.
Mental Health Matters. Men's Mental Health Matters.
Thank you.
Global Mental Health Ambassador Network (GMHAN)
Promoting mental wellbeing through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
