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"Celebrating Mateship" #MakeTime4Mates (International Men's Day 2022)

Research shows that close friendships and social connections can promote good health, and this includes male friendships. When it comes to friendships and social connections, most men have a hard time really understanding the actual meaning of having friends.

The theme of International Men's Day this year is "Celebrating Mateship," which has a particular association with close male friendships. This theme is meant to highlight the role mateship plays in helping men live longer, better, healthier lives.

This year, we want to inspire more men to build better social connections by making time for old friends, putting forth the effort to make new friends, and reaching out to male friends who are experiencing challenges in their lives.

"Celebrating Mateship on International Men's Day 2022"
The online seminar is a recorded on-demand event. The aim of this session is to develop understanding of the importance of celebrating International Men's Day, and equip participants with the knowledge to

  • Understand the importance of having male friendships
  • Recognize the challenges in building and maintaining friendships
  • Explore ways to make friends
  • Explore activities to do on International Men's Day

Click here to view "Celebrating Mateship on International Men's Day 2022": Link opens in a new windowhttps://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1584248&tp_key=4cea538d41

Link opens in a new windowClick here to download this seminar's audio transcript (PDF).

Please note that a completion certificate is not provided for this online seminar.

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