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Your Stories – Amit

Amit shares how confronting the pressure to appear strong and speaking openly about his mental health helped him rebuild it.

What is Internalized Homophobia?

Ed shares his experience in recognizing and tackling the shame of growing up gay in a homophobic world.

Your Stories – Elijah

Facing his depression head on, Filmmaker Elijah Negasi shares how creative expression was key to his journey of recovery.

Your Stories – Chris

Chris shares how committing to a personal promise became the catalyst that brought purpose to his life and kept him moving forward.

17 Suicide Quotes from Survivors for Hope and Prevention

Real quotes from those who’ve faced suicidal thoughts and found a way forward—offering insight, hope, and strength to keep going.

Step Up For Him

Get ready to join us June 1–15 for Step Up For Him — a movement to raise awareness and support men's mental health through action.

The Candle: Suicide Prevention and Awareness PSA

The Candle, a powerful suicide prevention and awareness PSA, reminds men that seeking support is not weakness.

Your Stories – Christopher

Christopher Richards, leadership consultant and founder of AtomicGrowth, shares insights on mental health, personal growth, and building resilience.

Your Stories – Alex

Toronto musician Alexander Paul Burton shares how music, therapy, and balance helped them navigate depression and grief.

Five common depressed thoughts, and what to do about them

Here are some common depressed thoughts men with depression have, and what you can do about them; the first step is recognizing them.

I Wanted to Kill Myself, But Couldn’t End My Life: ...

I wanted to end my life to escape the pain, but I survived. This is how I recovered when I thought it was impossible.

How to Help When Your Boyfriend or Husband is Suicidal

Discovering that your partner is suicidal can be overwhelming. Learn how to recognize signs, talk to him, create a safe space, and encourage seeking help.

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