Men account for three-quarters of suicide deaths in Australia, with global estimates suggesting that up to half a million men take their own lives each year, one every minute of every day. 

Despite worldwide public health initiatives providing education and de-stigmatising campaigns to promote male help-seeking when things get tough, men remain significantly less likely to engage mental health services than women, attending fewer sessions, cancelling more often and dropping out prematurely. 

This session will serve to unpack why and how men struggle with mental health issues, when it’s most likely to hit and what we can do as leaders, community members, friends and family to give men the support they need to help them live happier, healthier, longer lives.

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If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.

The Solicitor Outreach Service (SOS) is an independent and confidential counselling service for NSW solicitors. Call 1800 592 296 to access this service.

If you're not a NSW solicitor and you need support, Lifeline provides all Australians access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 to access this service.

For information about other nationally available mental health support services, click here.