Men's Health and Masculinity
Presenter: Jim Pollard, Men's Health Forum
In this session for Men’s Health Week, Jim Pollard from the Men’s Health Forum discusses the health implications of having traditional attitudes to masculinity. The session explores what masculinity means and the impact of ideas around masculinity on men’s physical and mental health.
This session is part of Men’s Health Week. You can find other Men’s Health Week sessions on our Special Events page.
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Video time
60 minutes
About the Men's Health Forum
The Men's Health Forum is the leading charity supporting men's health in England, Wales and Scotland. Its aim is for all men and boys to have the information, services and treatments they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives.
Jim Pollard has been writing about men’s health since he got cancer in his early 30s.
You can find out more about the Men's Health Forum on their YouTube Channel.
See more from Men's Health Week 2025
This year’s Men's Health Week theme is ‘A Strategic approach to men’s (and women’s) health’. We’ll have a line-up of inspiring and insightful men sharing information, advice and practical support.
Guest presenters are Dr. Hussain Al-Zubaidi, GP and TV doctor, and Jim Pollard from the Men's Health Forum. There are exercise, meditation, yoga and vegan cooking sessions too.
