The psychological needs of men and boys are often overlooked – males often don’t have someone to talk problems over with such that:

• Men are three times more likely to commit suicide 
• Three quarters of missing people are men
• The majority of those who are homeless are men 
• The rates on mental illness in the domestic homeless population are high 
• Men are more likely to be victims of violence
• 5% of men (compared to 7% of women) have reported being a victim of domestic violence
• Men and boys can also be victims of physical abuse and sexual abuse
• Men make up the vast majority of the prison population and it is estimated that 90% of prisoners have mental health problems 
• Men suffer more substance abuse and dependence
• Men account for 79% of drug related deaths 
• Men are more likely to struggle with psychological problems following redundancy or the loss of a job 
  Men’s psychological wellbeing not only effects individuals themselves but also others, including women, children and other men. It is imperative that the psychological needs of men and boys are improved.

Did you realise things were this bad – I hadn’t?