Brotherhood Beyond Borders: Exploring Men's Mental Health and the Importance of Social Connection
Did you know?
- 43% of males aged 16-85 report having a mental disorder at some point in their lifetime[1]
- 22% of males report having an anxiety related and substance use (27%) disorder.[2]
- Every day in Australia, approximately seven men die by suicide.[3]
- Men are less likely to seek help for mental health conditions than women.[4]
- Men who are socially connected are more likely to have significantly better mental health.[5]
Men often find it hard to express their feelings, needs, and struggles. Just because they stay silent doesn't mean they're always okay. Craig Donovan discovered these issues while working in Tasmania and decided to embark on a physical journey through Scotland to raise awareness about loneliness. Through his adventure, he aims to foster connections and encourage people to make new friends.
Hear from Craig Donovan as he shares his wheelbarrow journey with Emmanuel Hart during International Men's Health Week.
Follow Craig's journey here
For information and resources about loneliness, visit our site here
[1] Source: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/men-women/male-health/contents/how-healthy
[2] Source: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/men-women/male-health/contents/how-healthy
[3] Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022). Causes of Death, Australia, 2021: Intentional self-harm (suicide). Available at https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/causes-death/causes-death-australia/2022#intentional-self-harm-deaths-suicide-in-australia
[4] Australian Bureau of Statistics (2022). Causes of Death, Australia, 2021: Intentional self-harm (suicide). Available at https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/causes-death/causes-death-australia/2022#intentional-self-harm-deaths-suicide-in-australia
[5] https://aifs.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-10/2021_ttm_social_connectedness_among_australian_males.pdf
