This month is Men’s Mental Health Month. And 1 in 3, or 50%, of Canadian men are at risk of social isolation. High stress and negative feelings are extra challenging when not having someone to talk to, and we are all stronger together.
Che Burnett from Counselling Alberta and the Calgary Counselling Centre, shares how to help the men in your life simply by being there with them:
We all need a friend to talk to and lean on now and again, it’s not about being strong or stoic, it is about building a strong community together.
Free workshops and resources are available at the Men’s Health Foundation website. If you are thinking about suicide, or you’re worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8 for 24/7 support.
Or if you want to help by funding a free counselling session, even $10 helps.
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