You are not alone.
In 2018, the suicide rate among males was 3.7 times higher than among females in America. (NIMH)
Nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety. (NCHS)
Men with mental illnesses are also less likely to receive help. (NIMH)
Men’s Inspiring Stories
Men’s Mental Health Advocate Feature: Allan Kehler
Allan Kehler is a mental health advocate, international keynote speaker, and best-selling author of four books. His writing has been published in countless national magazines and he has been featured on several television and radio programs.
Check out his videos below on men’s mental health.Â
Visit Allan Kehler’s YouTube Channel
Men’s Mental Health Resources
Buddy Up
Buddy Up is a men’s suicide prevention campaign: a call to action for men, by men to help a buddy struggling with thoughts of suicide. Buddy Up teaches men how to help their friends who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide in four simple steps.
This campaign needs Champions like you to help spread the word that men’s suicide is preventable. Visit buddyup.ca for more information.
Buddy Up is a campaign by the Centre for Suicide Prevention, informed by an advisory committee and vetted by all-male focus groups.
Man Therapy
ManTherapy.org is a place where men can go to be men. When you visit, you won’t be complaining, whining, or moping about. No. You’ll be getting off your keister, and form tackling feelings like stress, sadness, substance use, and even suicidal thoughts – head on.
By using the manly techniques found in Dr. Rich Mahogany’s office at ManTherapy.org, you’ll find the tools you need to deal with the tough situations life sends your way. And Man Therapy isn’t just for men – it’s for anyone who has a man in their life.
HeadsUp Guys
Click here for:
☞ Resources on Depression in MenÂ
☞ Take Action on Your Road to Recovery
☞ You’re Not Alone Articles
HeadsUpGuys is a resource for supporting men in their fight against depression by providing tips, tools, information about professional services, and stories of success.
Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
DontChangeMuch.ca is a health resource created by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation that is dedicated to inspiring men and their families to live healthier.
Movember
Movember is the leading global organisation committed to changing the face of men’s health.
Their causes include mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. They’re taking them all on.
Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.
No more dodgy parenting advice.Â
Introducing Family Man. Proven parenting strategies developed alongside leading global child behaviour experts and designed with dads in mind.
Movember Conversations is an online tool for those who want to feel more confident and informed when navigating an important conversation with a friend who might be struggling.Â
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