November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and the Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta is taking the opportunity to highlight a growing mental health crisis.

Over the last several years, men have accounted for 75 per cent of completed suicides in Canada. A University of British Columbia study surveyed 1450 Canadian men and found nearly half were at risk of major depression, with one-in-three experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide.

The majority of studies identify the deeply-rooted stigma surrounding men and their mental health as a key factor. Men are less likely to discuss their struggles with friends, family or professionals, and traditional gender expectations placed upon men make them more prone to fearing judgment if they seek support. Learn More

Podcast Living Fully –  Men’s Mental Health Mini Series from Calgary Counselling Centre

Life comes with challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone. Through conversations with experienced counsellors, social workers, and psychologists, learn practical strategies for improving your mental health. Listen to inspiring real-life stories from people who have gained the tools they needed to tackle the difficult challenges they faced, from grief, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, and more. Listen Here→.

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