Understanding Men's
Mental Health
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What Does Men's
Mental Health
Look Like?
Factors that can Affect Men's Mental Health
Mental illness in men can stem from a complex interplay of genetic, biological, psychological, and social factors. While there isn't one single cause, a combination of these elements can increase a man's vulnerability to developing mental health challenges.
1. Family History
2. Biological Factors
3. Psychological Factors: Childhood trauma, abuse or neglect
4. Stressful Life Events: Major life changes, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, or financial difficulties, can trigger or worsen existing mental health issues.
5. Lack of social support, isolation, and loneliness can contribute to depression and
anxiety.
6. Societal Expectations: Traditional gender roles and societal pressures can lead men to suppress their emotions and avoid seeking help, which can worsen mental health challenges.
7. Discrimination and Stigma: Experiencing discrimination or stigma based on gender, race, or other factors can also negatively impact mental health.
8. Substance Use
9. Other Factors:
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High-Risk Jobs
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Poor Nutrition and Sleep
Mental health and mental illness are different things.
Mental health is the state of your psychological and emotional well-being.
Mental illness is characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour
associated with significant distress and impaired functioning.
It is important to recognize changes in behaviour which could be an
indicator of a mental illness and a visit to a medical
professional for a proper diagnosis would be something to suggest
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Behaviour changes could be (but not an exhaustive list)
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Eating habits
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Lack of self care
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Extreme mood swings (highs and lows)
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Not spending time doing the things that they use to love doing
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How To Be Supportive of Your Partner
Mental Health
Resources
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Watch for changes in behaviour
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Encourage your partner to talk about what’s bothering him (whether to you or to a health care professional)
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Stay aware, but keep space, but don’t dwell
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Make sure to look after yourself
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Research resources
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Be prepared to have tough conversations. Remember it’s not about you.
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Research resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
For immediate crisis support, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. This lifeline is available 24/7 in English or French
