Millions of men have said they are not okay – feeling down an average of three times a week. A poll of 2,000 males revealed they rate their mental health an average six out of ten – but those as young as 18 feel just a five out of ten.
Dealing with a physical health condition (26 per cent), poor eating habits (20 per cent), and pressures at work (20 per cent) are among the top reasons men have struggled with their mental wellbeing in the last 12 months. Others claim not being in a relationship, life changes such as the breakdown of a marriage, and scrolling through social media can affect their general wellbeing.
But 44 per cent have never opened up to someone about how they are feeling, with one in three (32 per cent) often feeling lonely. And 35 per cent actively avoid conversations with others about their mental wellbeing.
