Movember: Importance of Seeking Help for Mental Health
Nabil El Massry encourages men to reach out for help when facing mental health challenges.
A recent report by the Movember Institute of Men’s Health and the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) highlights the issue of premature male deaths in Ireland.
- 7,453 males died prematurely in Ireland in 2022, accounting for 40.2% of all male deaths.
- Leading causes of premature death include cancers, circulatory system diseases, respiratory system diseases, digestive system diseases, and external causes of injury and poisoning, including accidents and suicides.
- Premature death rates are 40% higher among males than females, with this gap remaining relatively consistent over time.
There is relief once you reach out for help
Author's summary: Men's mental health is crucial.