1 / Cultural

• Men continue to struggle to ask for help, often fearing that it is a sign of weakness.

• Men often feel they are expected to be strong, stoic and steady.

• Men are generally not as aware of the signs of poor mental health as their female counterparts.

2 / Psychological

• Men often experience loneliness, stress and depression.

• When left unchecked, these feelings can lead to anger or withdrawal.

• With the added pressure of social stigma, men are often left feeling hopeless or powerless.

3 / Behavioural

• Men will often turn to self-soothing behaviours, including drinking, substance use, workaholism, gambling and pornography, to distract themselves from negative emotions.