Men's mental health
Men are getting better at recognising and seeking support for their mental health, but we know many still do not reach out for help. In fact, only 37% of men and boys reach out for support when they need it.
There are many reasons for this, but one is that they may bottle up their feelings instead of asking for support. For example, they might hesitate to confide in friends and family in case they’re seen as ‘weak’ or ‘unmanly’.
When men handle big problems on their own, they often snowball for the worse. Early support can make all the difference and prevent this from happening.
Information and resources on male mental health
If you’re worried about your mental health — or simply unsure — this page provides useful information, resources, and tools that are relevant to men and boys.
Whether it’s identifying signs of anxiety or depression that are more common in males, or checking in on your friends more often, read on to see what things you can do to stay well.
By better managing your mental health, you may be able to:
- Improve your overall quality of life
- Increase your ability to support your family and friends, and
- Enable you to be your best at home and work each day.
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A quick look at male mental health statistics
While Australian men and boys are less likely to have a diagnosed mental health condition than women, they have higher rates of suicide. Death from suicide amongst men is nearly double the national road toll.
- 43% will experience anxiety or depression at some stage in their lives
- 26% admit to delaying seeing their GP for help when they needed it
- Seven out of nine people who die by suicide everyday are men.
