{"id":8700,"date":"2025-11-07T17:20:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=8700"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T12:35:35","slug":"rytas-and-vilnius-public-health-bureau-invite-everyone-to-take-care-of-their-mental-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/rytas-and-vilnius-public-health-bureau-invite-everyone-to-take-care-of-their-mental-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Rytas and Vilnius Public Health Bureau Invite Everyone to Take Care of Their Mental Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"401\">November, marked as Men\u2019s Health Month, serves as a reminder that taking care of ourselves means looking after both body and mind. To highlight this, <em data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"277\">Rytas Vilnius<\/em> and the Vilnius Public Health Bureau are inviting their community to pause and reflect on their psychological well-being.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"681\">As part of the social campaign Together Against All, the team aims to remind everyone this November that true strength lies not only in physical endurance or athletic achievements, but also in the courage to speak openly about emotions, experiences, and inner struggles.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"929\">The initiative seeks to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health\u2014especially men\u2019s mental health\u2014and to encourage openness. Even the strongest individuals face moments of vulnerability, and talking about it is a sign of courage, not weakness.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1511\">\n<p data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"1511\">\u201cMental health is still a topic we often avoid, especially men. Yet talking about emotions is a sign of maturity and courage, not weakness. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important that role models like the <em data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1135\">Rytas<\/em> players speak up about emotional well-being. Their example can inspire many men to recognize their feelings, share what\u2019s weighing on them, and seek help. We hope this initiative helps change the mindset\u2014that taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body,\u201d says Ada Ibijanskait\u0117, Mental Health Program Coordinator at Vilnius Sveikiau.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1811\">In Lithuania, men die by suicide several times more often than women. In 2024, 566 suicides were registered nationwide\u2014461 of them men. While Vilnius has seen a gradual decline in suicides in recent years (69 cases in 2024, 49 of which were men), men still represent the vast majority of victims.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"2175\">Studies show that the higher suicide rates among men are a global phenomenon, linked to social and psychological factors\u2014traditional masculinity norms that encourage men to suppress emotions, avoid seeking help, or feel weak for admitting difficulties. Such cultural attitudes often result in men enduring crises alone and avoiding mental health professionals.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I.Sargi\u016bnas: \u201eNes\u0117km\u0117s pripa\u017einimas yra nat\u016bralus, bet \u0161lyk\u0161tus procesas\u201c | Vilnius Sveikiau X TAA\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tkgHjk-Taj8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2621\">The campaign will officially launch this Sunday during the Rytas game against Jonava Hipocredit. Fans attending the game at Twinsbet Arena will have the chance not only to cheer for their team but also to support this important cause. Visitors will be invited to write messages of encouragement, share their thoughts on social media, take photos in a special booth, and learn more about available mental health support services.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"3011\">As part of the campaign, a heartfelt video will also be released, featuring Rytas Vilnius head coach Giedrius \u017dib\u0117nas, team captain Gytis Radzevi\u010dius, and the ever-calm Ignas Sargi\u016bnas. They will share their thoughts on emotional resilience, confidence, pressure, motivation, the importance of team support, and what truly helps them stay strong\u2014both on and off the court.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3395\">These numbers remind us that men\u2019s emotional well-being remains a critical issue. Challenges often affect men aged 30\u201360\u2014a group that is difficult to reach through traditional means. That\u2019s why <em data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3229\">Together Against All<\/em> speaks their language\u2014through sport and teamwork, where strength means not only power and endurance, but also the ability to talk, listen, and support one another.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3659\">This campaign is not only about the openness of Rytas players and coaches but also a call to all men, young people, and the wider community\u2014to speak courageously about emotions, seek help, and support each other. Together \u2013 we are stronger than anything.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3700\"><strong data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3698\">Mental Health Support in Vilnius:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3890\">\n<li data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3806\">\n<p data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3806\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vilniussveikiau.lt\/lt\/kalbek-tylejimas-nesprendzia\/\"><strong data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3722\">KALB\u0116K (Speak)<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 Silence doesn\u2019t solve anything. Initiative by the Vilnius Public Health Bureau.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3890\">\n<p data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3890\"><a href=\"https:\/\/view.publitas.com\/vilniaus-miesto-savivaldybe\/nemokamos-pagalbos-galimybes-vilniaus-mieste-patiriant-psichikos-sveikatos-sunkumus\/page\/5\"><strong data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3838\">Vilnius City Municipality<\/strong> \u2013 Free mental health support services in Vilnius.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November, marked as Men\u2019s Health Month, serves as a reminder that taking care of ourselves means looking after both body and mind. To highlight this, Rytas Vilnius and the Vilnius Public Health Bureau are inviting their community to pause and reflect on their psychological well-being. 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