Facts About Men and
Mental Health
57% of men in the U.S. report feeling lonely and around 15% of men say they have no close friends at all (Sander, 2022).
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Young, isolated men are more at risk for suicidal ideation and living with others has a more protective effect for them than for women (Ernst et al., 2021).​
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Depression increases the likelihood of men not opening up to others (Wagner A., & Reifegerste D., 2024).
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Loneliness and isolation has strong associations with suicidal ideation in both men and women in different communities (Ernst et al., 2021).
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It’s common for men to not talk about mental health despite its detrimental effects on their mental and physical health (Wagner A., & Reifegerste D., 2024).
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Depression has been linked to associated with social withdrawal and isolation (Ge et al., 2017).
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Resources For Mental Health
