To coincide with   Men's Health Week (11 - 17 June 2012), headspace has released a new video encouraging young men who are going through a tough time to seek help online or on the phone if they don't feel ready or don't have access to face to face services. 

The video features workers from the eheadspace online and telephone mental health support service, and aims to answer common questions and address any fears young men may have about getting help via eheadspace.

eheadspace is a confidential, free* and secure space where young people aged 12 to 25 years and their family can web chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional.

headspace CEO Chris Tanti said the majority of young men who experience mental health and alcohol or drug problems don't seek help due to reasons such as believing it is a sign of weakness or the conviction that they don't need anyone else's help.

"Mental health is the single biggest health issue facing young men today. Depression, anxiety and drug and alcohol use are key areas of concern, with men more than twice as likely as women to have drug and alcohol problems. However, many young men still don't feel comfortable getting help."

"We want young men to know that eheadspace is somewhere to turn if they're concerned about their mental health but don't feel ready to talk to someone face to face or if they don't have services in their area."

Men's Health Week takes place 11 - 17 June 2012. Men's Health Week promotes awareness of important male specific health issues, while acknowledging and celebrating the contribution men make at work, home and in the community.

For more information visit the eheadspace website.

*All eheadspace online services are free but if you call 1800 650 890 from a mobile phone, normal call charges apply.