Today is International's Mens day.
Here are some facts about men's mental health
31% of men said they would feel too embarrassed to seek help for a mental health problem.
Men are nearly three times more likely than women to become alcohol dependent (8.7% of men are alcohol dependent compared to 3.3% of women - Health and Social Care Information Centre)
Men are more likely to use (and die from) illegal drugs
12.5% of men in the UK are suffering from one of the common mental health disorders
34% would be embarrassed or ashamed to take time off work for mental health concern such as anxiety or depression compared to 13% for a physical injury.
Reach out and check in on your males friends today and offer support.
