Men's Issues
Based on recent information from the Men's Health Forum and Counseling Directory:
- 4 in 5 suicides (78%) are by men
- For men under 35 suicide is the leading cause of death
- Men are nearly three times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent (8.7% of men are alcohol dependent vs 3.3% of women)
- Men are more likely to use (and die from) illegal drugs
- Men are less likely to access psychological therapies than women
Symptoms for Men's Issues
According to the National Institute of Mental Health:
- Anger, irritability or aggressiveness
- Noticeable changes in mood, energy level or appetite
- Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
- Difficulty concentrating, feeling restless or always on edge
- Increased worry or feeling stressed
- A need for alcohol or drugs
- Sadness or hopelessness
- Suicidal thoughts
- Feeling flat or difficulty feeling positive emotions
- Engaging in high-risk activities
- Ongoing headaches, digestive issues or pain
- Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior
- Thoughts or behaviors that interfere with work, family or social life
- Unusual thinking or behavior that becomes a concern to other people