Men and Mental Health

Mental health in men is declining at a rate that is on par with or exceeds that of women.

The Mental Health Index recent report showed a risk of male depression up to 69%

Focus declined by 76%.

And this quote by Total Brain CEO Louis Gagnon was spot on: "When it comes to dealing with stress, men tend to focus on fixing problems, as opposed to women who try to change their internal response to stressors. Although the problem-focused approach is often successful, it doesn’t work when the source of the stress—like the pandemic—can not be eliminated."

The Fix-It Frank coping mechanisms are failing. Men (as well as women) are feeling isolated and overwhelmed; empathy has never been more important.