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8 Facts About Men’s Mental Health

  • Taylor Carter
  • in Blog

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness. Mental health is an extremely important part of a person’s overall health; however, its significance is often diminished. This June, we are focusing on the mental health of one specific group: men. Here are some important statistics about men’s mental health in honor of Men’s Health Month.

  • According to Mental Health America, over 6 million men are affected by depression each year.
  • Out of that 6 million, less than half will seek help. Oftentimes, depression in men is overlooked and goes undiagnosed. Men are less likely to express feelings of worthlessness and sadness, and more likely to notice fatigue and lack of interest in hobbies or work.
  • Oftentimes, depression in men is overlooked and goes undiagnosed. Men are less likely to express feelings of worthlessness and sadness, and more likely to notice fatigue and lack of interest in hobbies or work.
  • More than 4 times as many men than women die by suicide in the U.S.
  • The highest suicide rates in the U.S. are found in white men over the age of 85.
  • Gay and bisexual men are more likely to develop mental health disorders. They are also at an increased risk for suicide before the age of 25.
  • 1 in 5 men suffers from alcohol abuse during their lifetime.
  • Male veterans are more than twice as likely to experience alcohol and substance use as women.

Although the prevalence of mental illnesses is less in men than in women, we must continue to bring awareness and stress the importance of mental health. Men are more likely to die by suicide, and less likely to ask for or receive help. If you know someone that you think may be struggling with their own mental health, reach out to them. Starting the conversation is often the hardest part, but it is also the most important. Keeping the conversation going will help reduce the stigma around mental health, especially amongst men. This June, speak loudly and proudly about mental health in honor of Men’s Health Month.

Reach out for help if you or someone you know is experiencing signs of a mental disorder. You are not alone.

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, get help immediately. You can call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

 

 

Sources:

https://www.mhanational.org/infographic-mental-health-men  

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/men-and-mental-health  

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