Author of the article: Rita DeMontis
Publishing date: Jun 16, 2021 • 13 hours ago • 4 minute read • Photo by fizkes /Getty Images
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The road to pre-pandemic normalcy is littered with everything from broken dreams to mental health issues that will need to be resolved should we wish to successfully move forward after the COVID-19 virus finally fades from our lives.
(A recent Statistics Canada media release shows one in five Canadian adults screened positive for symptoms of depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder during the pandemic, and of these, 68% reported their mental health had worsened since the start of COVID-19.)
Men who receive exposure to menâs health intervention programs may be more likely to receive relevant tailored information and feel more intent to take care of their health.
June 14 to 20 of 2021 is International Menâs Health Week, a time to spread awareness about the unique physical and mental health issues men face.¹ The hope is that, by promoting useful information and resources, men worldwide can develop healthier habits and live better lives.
This is a difficult challenge, due in part to a lack of widespread information and societal views on issues like menâs mental health.
2 In recent years, self-care interventions and e-programs have been developed to educate men on how to better their physical and emotional well-being.
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