VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s leading men’s health organization is raising the alarm bells when it comes to the state of men’s mental health. New research finds young men, gay and bisexual, and racialized men are at a significantly higher risk for depression and anxiety. The conducted by Intensions Consulting surveyed 2,070 Canadian men aged 19 or older.
Key results show a concerning trend in specific groups of men: “These statistics cannot be ignored–anxiety and depression are affecting certain populations of men significantly more than others,” says Dr. David Kuhl, a men’s health clinician & researcher. “Calling attention to how pervasive mental health challenges are within these populations is the first step towards changing behaviours.
Mental health doesn’t belong to the individual, it belongs to families and communities.” CMHF is committed to supporting these populations with programs that improve mental health outcomes, including the . The free, online resource connects men and their families to self-assessment tools, virtual counselling, and expert advice to help manage stress, anxiety and depression.
“The research points to the continued, urgent need for action by all of us to reach out and support young men and those in racialized and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities,” says Kenton Boston, CMHF President & CEO. “The Foundation and its partners are working to educate and advocate for men and their families and en.
