07/19/2024
a Specail Draw for a good cause. November 16th at Cushions Billiards & Lounge. Check out the details and I'm sure The Arena Will be streaming. See you then!
Come on out and support this event! The organizers have been working tirelessly to get this up and running! Let's help end the stigma surrounding men's mental health.
Here are some statistics about men's mental health:
●Depression
Over 6 million men in the US experience depression each year, but it's often underdiagnosed. 9% of men in the US experience depression or anxiety daily.
●Suicide
Men are four times more likely to die by su***de than women. White men aged 85 and older have the highest rate of su***de in the US.
●Substance abuse
Men are two to three times more likely to misuse drugs than women, and account for 75% of substance abuse disorders.
●Other mental health conditions
14.3% of men have an anxiety disorder, 2.9% have bipolar disorder, and 35% of binge-eating disorder patients are men. Men also account for 10% of anorexia or bulimia patients, but are less likely to seek help.
●Seeking help
40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health, and 40% say they would only seek professional help if they were having thoughts of su***de or self-harm. Men are also less likely to access psychological therapies than women.
●Stigma
29% of men who haven't spoken about their mental health say they're embarrassed, and 20% say there's a negative stigma around the issue. Financial and legal issues can also trigger mental health issues in men.
If you are a man, have a man in your life, or just want to help, please reach out. You are not alone. We here at Cushions Billiards and Lounge are ready to help end the stigma and bring awareness to this!! Please join us ❤️
