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“Together, we’re tackling stigma, raising awareness, and promoting vital support for men facing mental health challenges—on and off the field.”
Dr. John Ogrodniczuck, Founder of HeadsUpGuys
HeadsUpGuys offers practical self-care tips, screening tools, self-guided courses, inspirational recovery stories, and an international Therapist Directory, along with guidance on how to support the men in our lives.
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Key Stats on Depression and Suicide in Men
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Men die by suicide at a much higher rate than women do (3x times the rate in Canada)
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Suicide is a leading cause of death for men under 50 years old
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Men are much less likely than women to get help for their mental health
Resources on HeadsUpGuys
For Everyone:
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Over 100 Recovery Stories: Real men sharing there mental health experiences and practical tips that helped them.
For Men:
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Self-Check Suite: Includes a range of screening tools to help you better understand yourself and how different facets of your life might be impacting your mental health.
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Self Care Toolkit; Tons of practical tips to improve your mental health, from getting better sleep, to dealing with stress, and managing negative thoughts.
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Self-Guided Courses: Free self-help courses to complete at your own pace. Covering topics of Managing Anger, Rewiring Negative Thoughts, Building Healthy Relationships and Mindfulness for Men.
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Guide to Therapy for Men and Therapist Directory: Talk Therapy is one of the most effective and widely used treatments for improving your mental health. Learn more about therapy, how to find a therapist, and how to make the most of it.
For Friends, Family Members, Co-workers, and Teammates
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How to Support a Man you Care About: Learn the signs, how to start a conversation, becoming an ongoing supportive presence, how to reduce suicide risk, and where to point a guy you are concerned about.
Additional Resources
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More Resources are listed on HeadsUpGuys Helpful Links page.