In the Media (2022)

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Men are more at risk of mental illness post-breakup study finds - Global News 

A recent study out of the University of British Columbia commissioned by the Movember charity, found that when men leave a relationship, they are at increased risk of mental illness, including anxiety, depression and even suicide.

 

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More services needed to help men deal with mental health problems: UBC Study - The Vancouver Sun

Men are more vulnerable than women to mental illness, including depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide after the end of a relationship, researchers found.

 

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Post-Valentine's blues: BC study suggests breakups put men at risk for mental illness - DailyHive

If watching all your coupled friends post cringy messages for Valentine’s Day wasn’t enough, there’s more not-so-rosy news for those who’ve found themselves recently single: it could lead to worsened mental health.

 

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Men who don't blame post-breakup are better off than those who do: UBC study - DailyHive  

Men who take accountability rather than placing blame on their partner after a breakup tend to be better off than those who do, according to findings from UBC.

 

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UBC-led study finds almost half of Canadian men at risk for depression

Nearly half of Canadian men are at risk of depression, according to a study led by University of B.C. researchers, with one in three reporting thoughts of suicide or self-harm, reinforcing the conclusion that a serious gap remains in the availability of mental health care, particularly through the workplace.

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"A lot of hurt out there": Alarming findings around men's mental health and depression

November is men’s health awareness month and a new survey revealed some staggering findings regarding mental health and depression for men.

Depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts are all everyday realities that respondents to the survey suggested they deal with. Half of those who responded to the survey indicated that they don’t like to ask for help, which is one of the most significant risk factors facing men and their mental health.

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