Numerous researchers have recently stated that there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health. This is based on robust evidence that men have high rates of various mental health issues.

These include elevated rates of suicide and substance abuse, as well as low rates of mental health service use. Sadly, male gender often intersects with other variables to produce even higher rates in some sub-groups.

Rob Whitley, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at McGill University, explores the factors behind high rates of mental health problems in men.

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