Recent years have seen a welcome increase in public awareness about psychological wellbeing, mental health, and treatment of mental illness. There is growing recognition that a healthy lifestyle, good diet, and reasonable exercise pattern all help to maintain mental health and deal with life’s difficulties when they present themselves. The Covid-19 pandemic generated additional challenges for many people, but also served as a reminder of the value of social connection and mutual support in sustaining wellness.
Notwithstanding these positive developments, there is still room for improvement, especially in recognising the continued impact of common mental illnesses and issues relating to misuse of alcohol and other substances. This article provides an overview of these topics from the point of view of men’s mental health, which has become the subject of enhanced focus in recent years (Castle and Coghill, 2021).
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