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Movember 2025: Shining a Light on Men’s Mental Health
As the moustaches start to grow and the Movember mugs make their rounds, it’s a good time to look beyond the surface. Movember isn’t just about facial hair, it’s about opening up conversations, breaking isolation and supporting men’s mental health when it matters most.
At Guiding Light, our mission is to shine a light where darkness hides. We know men, in particular, face hidden battles. In the UK, men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide, and many struggle in silence, behind closed doors. Our work, through support, connection and community, is rooted in the belief that no one should face their mental health journey alone.
Why Movember Matters
Movember offers a platform, a moment in the year where attention turns to men’s health. It gives us a chance to say: it’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to reach out. And it’s okay to talk about what you’re going through. For many men, the usual channels of community and conversation are narrower, so we must widen them.
Where Guiding Light Comes In…
- Raising awareness & ending stigma: We amplify men’s stories, encourage open dialogue and challenge the idea that seeking help is weakness
- Building connection: Our work creates spaces for men to share, listen and connect, encouraging belonging and support, not isolation.
- Offering fulfilment: By providing tools, peer support and opportunities for growth, we help people reclaim purpose and healing
How You Can Join the Movement
- Take part practically – Grow a moustache, wear a pin, or simply ask the question: “How are you doing?”
- Reach out for support – If you’re a man feeling isolated, you’re not alone. Text LIGHT to 85258 for 24/7 support via our partner network
- Sign our petition or get involved via our newsletter – Your support helps us expand our forums, workshops and podcasts dedicated to men’s mental health:
The Petition | Newsletter Signup
This Movember, let’s commit to more than awareness, let’s build connection, dismantle stigma and act. Because real change happens when we shine a light on what’s been hidden.
You’re not alone. We’re here.
