The deadly cost of pain and shame in men

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988 in Canada or go to headsupguys.org. Help is available.The facts are shocking.Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for men under the age of 50.Men die by suicide at 3X the rate that women do in North America and elsewhere. Why?  What’s going on with men?  And why is there silence around men and suicide?Dr. John Ogrodniczuk is on a mission to help men and bring more awareness to this issue. He created a program at UBC called HeadsUpGuys, a mental health resource designed for men and their families.If you’re a man who’s finding it difficult to cope, or you have a male in your life - a family member, a friend or a colleague – please listen to this interview.  INFO ON GUEST:Dr. John Ogrodniczuk is a Professor in the Dept of Psychiatry and Director of the Psychotherapy Program at the University of British Columbia https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/john-ogrodniczuk/Founder of Heads Up Guys, a mental health resource for men: headsupguys.orgWe’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993