Episode 29 - Breaking the Stigma: Men's Mental Health and the Healing Power of Lifting

Send me a text! 😃This was a tough one to speak about. But something I've wanted to talk about for a long time. In this podcast, I delve into the topic of men's mental health, shedding light on the alarming rates of suicide among men. I emphasise the importance of open conversations and encourage all men (and women) to engage in some form of weightlifting and regular exercise, as they offer a huge amount of benefits for mental well-being.Here are some shocking statistics:-MEN ACCOUNT FOR 75-80% OF DEATHS BY SUICIDECanada: In Canada, men account for 3 out of every 4 suicides. Roughly 8 men take their lives every day, amounting to 3,000 deaths per year.UK: In the UK, where nearly 12 men lose their lives to suicide every day, men die by suicide at a rate 3 times more often than women.USA: In the United States, the suicide rate among males is 4 times higher than among females. Male deaths represent 79% of suicides, amounting to roughly 105 men who die by suicide every day.SUICIDE IS A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR MEN UNDER AGE 50Canada: Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for men under the age of 50.UK: Suicide is the single largest cause of death for men under the age of 50.USA: Suicide is the 2nd most common cause of death for men under the age of 45.Don't forget to talk. Check up on your mates and loved ones, because you never know how they're feeling, deep down. Check out my Instagram account here for daily tipsApply for online coaching here