Jun 7 • General discussion
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month
June is Men’s Mental Health Month (Canada) — let’s talk about it.
And here is a 5 min of me trying to avoid the use of ahhhhh, eumm and just focus on the message at hand. Heck the last to Prime Ministers of Canada do it so I think I can get a pass. Here are to important tid bits of information I have for you.
I’m posting this because men’s mental health still doesn’t get talked about enough… and the reality in Canada is hard to ignore.
Fast facts (Canada)
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):
Men in Canada account for nearly 75% of suicide deaths
Men die by suicide at three times the rate of women
That’s not “a few people.” That’s our brothers, dads, sons, friends, coworkers, neighbours.
The part people don’t always see
A lot of men don’t show sadness the way people expect. It can look like:
shutting down / going quiet
irritability or anger
working nonstop
drinking more than usual
pulling away from friends
“I’m fine” (when they’re not)
And a lot of the time, it’s not because they don’t want help — it’s because they don’t know where to put it, or they don’t want to feel like a burden.
You can reach out to me
If you’re struggling, or even if you’re just not feeling like yourself lately, you can message me privately.
I’m ASIST trained (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). I’m not here to judge, and I’m not here to “fix” you — I’m here to listen, take you seriously, and help you find the next step.
If you don’t know what to say, start with:
“Hey man, I’m not doing great.”
That’s enough.
A few simple things that can help (small steps matter)
These aren’t magic solutions — but they’re real, practical steps that can help you get traction again.
1) Find purpose (even a small one)
Purpose doesn’t have to be some huge life mission. It can be:
“I’m going to be there for my kids.”
“I’m going to get my health back.”
“I’m going to build something I’m proud of.”
“I’m going to stop doing this alone.”
Sometimes purpose is just one reason to get through today.
2) Take a walk outside (seriously)
Even 15–20 minutes outside can help your nervous system reset:
lowers stress
improves sleep
reduces that “stuck in your head” feeling
gives your brain a break from the loop
No gym. No performance. Just movement + daylight + fresh air.
3) Get a dog (or borrow one)
This sounds simple, but it’s powerful:
routine
companionship
a reason to get outside
something that needs you (even on the hard days)
If a dog isn’t realistic, even walking a friend’s dog once a week can help more than you’d think.
If you or someone you know is in crisis (Canada)
You can call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support (English/French).
And if you’re worried about a friend, please check in. Don’t hint. Ask directly:
“Are you thinking about suicide?”
That question doesn’t increase risk — it can open the door to help.
If you’re reading this and you’re not okay: message me.
You matter. You’re not alone.
— Pat
Source: CMHA — “Supporting men’s mental health beyond awareness”
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