Men's Statistics
It's important to recognize the statistics on mental health challenges among men may not tell the whole story. In fact, it's likely the true numbers are even higher than what's been reported. This is because men have historically been less likely to seek help or talk about certain issues in their lives. As a result, many incidents may go unreported, leaving us with an incomplete picture of the challenges facing men today.
80%
Of all suicide deaths are male.
3x
More men misuse drugs than women.
6 Million
Men are affected by depression in the United States each year.
76%
Of men feel overly stressed at least once throughout the week.
75%
Of all deaths related to excessive drinking are male.
90%
Of all homicides are commited by male perpetrators.
80%
Of all homicide victims are male.
60%
Of all men experience at least one major traumatic experience.
70-89%
Of all sudden heart attacks are experienced by men.
12%
Of all United States veterans men have some form of PTSD.
70%
Of all homeless individuals in the United States are male.
95%
Of all military-related deaths are men.
34%
Of all males believe there is nobody there to help them.
33%
Of men aged (18-30) believe they could be addicted to pornography
49%
Of men feel more depressed than they admit to people in their life.
90%
Of men have struggled with a negative body or self-image.
70%
Of all divorces are initiated by women.
25%
Of men believe they are failing in life.
76%
Of Americans believe that men face the pressure to support the family financially.
92%
Of all workplace-related deaths are male.
46%
Of men say they would feel embarrassed to talk about their mental health.
8x
More likely males are to be incarcerated than women.
10x
More college scholarships are available for women than there are for men.
15%
Of men are reported to have no close friends to support them.
These statistics are a stark reminder that mental health challenges are a reality for many men. Don't fight your battles alone, even the strongest warriors had an army supporting them. Get in contact with someone here, or take a look at our self-help resources page.