The mental health of young men is declining. Experts warn it could get worse
The article discusses the rising rates of depression, anxiety, and addiction among young Canadian men. It explores the societal pressures and cultural expectations of masculinity that contribute to these mental health struggles.
Why it matters
The decline in mental health among young men is a growing public health crisis that requires targeted policy and social intervention.
October 4 | Duration closed caption 16:07 Canadian men and boys are facing an escalating societal crisis as their rates of depression, anxiety and addiction rise. For The National, CBC's Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco investigates the roots of the struggle and whether a new federal mental health strategy goes far enough. Social Sharing On the surface, Nick Cholmsky looked like a thriving teenager.
Growing up in Ottawa, he says he was athletic and heavily involved in basketball, had friends and a close relationship with his family.
But underneath all that he says he was deeply depressed. The symptoms began in middle school and became much worse by Grade 11.
At 16, he had begun entertaining suicidal thoughts.
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