So, make sure to mark your calendars, June 15th is fast approaching! The first (of what we hope to be annual) MENtal health walk will be taking place in Centretown Ottawa. a 5km route through the Heart of Canada's Capital to raise awareness and hopefully some $ for Men's Mental Health. It is estimated that approximately 1 million men suffer from major depression in Canada each year.
From the Canadian Red Cross:
"Men tend to not use available mental health services, with statistics indicating that only around 30% of people who use mental health services are men." Jan 26, 2023
TRIGGER WARNING: Self harm.
In Canada, the suicide rate among males has consistently been at least double that of females over the past two decades. In 2021, there were around 15 suicide deaths per 100,000 population among males in Canada, compared to a rate of five per 100,000 among females. (Statista.com)
Suicide rates are 3x higher among men, compared to women.
MENtal HEalth walk.
Let's help to change this.
Episode 388 Thurs May 23, 2024, Here, We, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
