If you’ve ever wondered “When is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month?” the short answer is June, but the long answer is this: awareness shouldn’t be locked to a single month. At Dad Bod Summer, we believe every month is a chance to check in, show up, and support each other. Our collection of Mental Health Apparel is built to help spark that change.
Our founder, Mikey Parisano, came up with the idea for Dad Bod Summer while out fishing with his friend Ray. Between quiet miles on the water and honest talks about life, they realized how rarely men actually talk about their mental health. That changed everything. Dad Bod Summer became a Men’s Mental Health Brand with purpose: we donate 5% of every purchase to charities that support Men’s Mental Health Awareness, because the conversation doesn’t stop in June.
Yes, June is officially Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. During that month you’ll see national campaigns, green ribbons everywhere, social posts, barbershop events, and community groups hosting “silent stunts” and peer-to-peer discussions aimed at men. Organizations encourage men to take self-assessments, open up in safe spaces, and combat stigma around seeking help.
But awareness can’t be one month and done. That’s why our Mental Health Apparel, from Mental Health Shirts to Mental Health Hoodies to Mental Health Sweatshirts, is designed for year-round support. Whether you’re wearing a Mental Health Matters Shirt at the gym in July or layered up in a cozy sweatshirt in December, you’re helping fuel the mission. Because the hardest part for many men is not knowing they’re allowed to feel, to talk, and to reach out.
During the official month you’ll also see workplaces running screenings, communities organizing peer groups, and schools integrating mental-health check-ins for male students. Barbershops, gyms, even fishing clubs all become “safe zones.” Green-ribbon gear, hashtag campaigns, and public talks spread hope and visibility. That’s the kind of moment Dad Bod Summer designed our clothing for: when someone asks “What’s that shirt about?” you get to say it’s not just style, it’s support.
We created our Mental Health Apparel line so every piece becomes a conversation starter. You don’t have to announce you’re struggling, but if you want to, you’re covered. That’s why wearing our gear is a subtle but powerful act of solidarity. It reminds you and those around you that behind every tee or sweatshirt is a movement created by a Men’s Mental Health Brand that cares.
So next time someone asks “When is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month?” you can say June, with a nod and a smile, and then tell them what you’re doing the other eleven months of the year. Because awareness is nice, but action is what changes lives.
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