Welcome to the 9th month!!! It's hard to believe that this year is moving so fast.

Here are the observations for the month of September:

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Prostate Cancer Awareness

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Community members are encouraged (NOT required), to post any research that they have on prostate cancer and its effects on men. There is a growing body of literature in this area so there is always something new to learn and share with others. This disease is one of the most common forms of cancer and one of the deadliest.

According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the US (excluding skin cancer), and the second leading cause of cancer in men worldwide. 1 in 8 US men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives.

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Amidst so much optimism and progress in the last 10 years, it’s important to keep in mind that prostate cancer is still a deadly disease for some men, and it is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the US, with 94 men dying from it every day.

These numbers only capture a fraction of the devastation this disease leaves in its wake as the financial burden, and psychological effects associated with this diagnosis and accompanying health decline remain salient in the lives of those living with this deadly disease. Please share anything that you have on this topic.

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Hispanic Heritage Month (US)

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sep 15 to Oct 15 in the US to recognize the achievements and unique contributions that our Hispanic brothers and sisters have made. Though this is a US observation, users are welcome (and encouraged) to post articles about the experiences of Hispanic males from anywhere in the world and at any point in history. Please post away- all is welcome!

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National Suicide Prevention Week

September 4 - September 10 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Suicide remains one of the number one killers of males in the world with self-harm consistently appearing in the top-five killers of males between the ages of 14-50 in most industrialized democracies and many autocracies as well. Given the high rate of early deaths among males due to other factors such as homicide, drug use and accidental death, it is astounding to consider that this cause of death ranks so high. Everyone is encouraged to share whatever they have on suicide, its prevalence, the causal factors underlying suicide attempts and its effects on surviving men.

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Labor Day (Sep 5)

In honor of Labor Day (US) we encourage community members to post articles that they have about the labor performed by men and their relationship to it as well as the health effects and social implications of the labor market on men's wellbeing and self-concept.

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It's great to have you all here with us and we are happy to be in community with you all for another great month.

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Sincerely,

Mod Team