Episode 8: There is a global pandemic and its name is Men's Mental Health. Mental Health America says in the U.S. alone, more than 6 million men experience symptoms of depression every year and more than 3 million experience an anxiety disorder. The conversation no man wants to have but needs to have is here for you. Men, take a seat and listen in. Women, learn some things that may help you help the men in your life. Share this episode with them and use the resources below. Let's get into it!

Mental Health America
https://www.mhanational.org/get-involved/contact-us

call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center,
or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line


Teen Health & Wellness
https://teenhealthandwellness.com/static/hotlines

Suicide Hotline: 800-784-2433
Crisis Call Center: 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
Crisis Text Line (U.S. only): Text HELLO to 741741
Youthspace Text Line (across Canada): Text 778-783-0177 from 6 p.m. to midnight daily


Ontario
https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/are-you-in-crisis/

Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000


UK Center for Mental Health
https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/crisis-contacts


Jamaica Mental Health Line
https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/caribbean-breaking-news-featured/jamaica-develops-mental-health-suicide-hotline/

24-hour assistance
The helpline, 1-888-NEW-LIFE, will be toll-free, providing 24-hour assistance
to persons with mental health issues seeking help.


EU Mental Health Resources
https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/Europe/