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Academic journal

Published July 2024

Published in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

"Why do young men not seek help for affective mental health issues? A systematic review of perceived barriers and facilitators among adolescent boys and young men."

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Academic Journal

Published, Jun 2025

Published in Journal of Mental health

The role of gender norm conformity in men’s psychological help-seeking and treatment engagement: a scoping review.

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Academic Journal

Published, June 2025

Published in: Australian Journal of Rural Health

Walk for Mental Well‐Being as a Third Place: A Qualitative Study of the Bathurst Men's Walk and Talk.

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Article

Published, October 2025

published in Australian geographic

BREAKING THE SILENCE.

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Article

Published, OCT 2023

Published in mens health

THE STATE OF OUR MENTAL HEALTH.

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Article

Published, Jul 2007

Published in Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal

No problem, mate!: Men, work and mental wellbeing.

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Article

Published, May 2024

Published in: National Institute of mental health

Men and Mental Health

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Why is men's mental health important?

Mental disorders affect men and women. The prevalence of several mental disorders is lower in men than in women. However, other disorders are diagnosed at comparable rates for men and women or at higher rates for men, like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Men are also more likely to die by suicide than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

Certain symptoms may also be more common in men than women, and the course of illness can be affected by a person's sex. Researchers are only now beginning to tease apart the various biological and psychosocial factors that may impact mental health.

Men are less likely to have received mental health treatment than women in the past year. Recognizing the signs that you or someone you love may have a mental disorder is the first step toward getting treatment. The earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it can be.

What are the symptoms of mental disorders in men?

Health topics and resources for men

Featured videos

Health hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline : The Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is also available via live chat . Para ayuda en español, llame al 988.

Disaster Distress Hotline : This helpline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Veterans Crisis Line : This helpline is a free, confidential resource for veterans of all ages and circumstances. Call 988 then press 1; text 838255; or chat online to connect with 24/7 support.

Why should men participate in clinical trials?

Clinical trials are research studies that look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat diseases and conditions. The goal of clinical trials is to determine if a new test or treatment works and is safe. Although people may benefit from being part of a clinical trial, they should be aware that the primary purpose of a clinical trial is to gain new scientific knowledge so that others may be better helped in the future.

Researchers at NIMH and around the country conduct many studies with patients and healthy volunteers. We have new and better treatment options today because of what clinical trials have uncovered. Talk to a health care provider about clinical trials, their benefits and risks, and whether one is right for you.

To learn more or find a study, visit:

Sex and gender can influence health in important ways. You can help scientists learn more about the differences and make it possible to draw conclusions that advance health for men and women. NIMH is committed to ensuring that men trying to decide whether to enroll in a clinical study get all the information they need to feel comfortable and make informed decisions.

Last Reviewed: May 2023

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Find information about mental health and men, including warning signs, latest news and resources, videos, and how to find help.

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Article

Published, July 14 2005

Published by American Psychological association

Men: A Different Depression

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Article

Published October 3 2025

Published by Anxiety and depression association of America

Why Men's Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Stigma and Getting Help

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For many mental health disorders, men are less likely to speak up and get treatment. They are also less likely to be diagnosed because of this. Knowing the statistics can help raise awareness about men’s mental health, encourage men to take a step towards getting treatment, and validate the feelings men with mental health disorders may be experiencing.