Men face a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing their mental wellbeing, with the associated stigma (of shame and embarrassment) often preventing them from seeking help and taking action. • 1 in 5 men will experience a mental health issue this year • Depression affects 840,000 men every year in Canada • 2800 Canadian men commit suicide each year • 4 out of 5 suicides among young people in Canada are committed by men, despite men’s lower - reported rates of depression • Men’s depression is currently ranked third in terms of disease burden in high-income countries such as Canada. Join the #MOVEMBER movement and make a difference by raising awareness or pledging donations! ow.ly/r0c7V
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:30:59 +0000
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