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Former Wallaby James Horwill Fronts New Suicide Prevention Campaign #ManOfMoreWords

Rugby stars have taken to Instagram to encourage men to talk more during the world cup - by Alex Pierotti
  • 11 Sep 2019
Former Wallaby James Horwill Fronts New Suicide Prevention Campaign #ManOfMoreWords

When the half-time siren sounds during the opening match of the Rugby World Cup, there will be another grim statistic. Every minute, somewhere around the world, someone will take their own life. And as a new mental health campaign, featuring former Australian captain James Horwill, points out, 40 men will take their own life during the first half.  

But that needs to change. Rugby stars around the globe have teamed up with Movember and World Suicide Prevention Day to encourage all of us to be "a man of more words."

"During every match of the World Cup, 80 men around the world will take their own lives," Horwill starts. 

"80 minutes, 80 men," Englishman Dylan Hartley adds. 

"40 men will kill themselves in the first half," Shayne Byrne continues. 

After revealing the sad statistics, Kiwi great Sean Fitzpatrick explains that a major reason for this is that men aren't always open to talking about the tough stuff. 

"So this half time, don't open social media," the stars of the footage encourage viewers. "Don't go to the bar on your own. Talk to your mate for the full 15 minutes. This half time, be a man of more words." 

You can see the full clip below. 

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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Every minute, somewhere in the world, a man dies by suicide. That's 80 sons, husbands, brothers and fathers for every 80-minute game of the @rugbyworldcup. Let's be #manofmorewords and help change this stat.

If depression is affecting your life or you need someone to talk to, please do not suffer in silence. Support is available here.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

Beyondblue: 1300 224 636

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Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

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