So for #InternationalMensDay let's talk men and suicide
It's a sad but fascinating topicpic.twitter.com/gBvEFfu7YJ
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In fact, we see the exact opposite. In general, women attempt suicide 2-3x as often as menpic.twitter.com/hWhkM8VZsy
This presents a conundrum. Far more men die from suicide, but they actually attempt less often We can see why when we look at means - how people choose to end their lives
This table is now quite old, but gives you an idea of the problem Men are far more likely to choose lethal means than women, which makes their attempts more likely to be fatalpic.twitter.com/oveZjvGQZp
In many ways, this brings us back to the cultural explanations. For any number of reasons, self-harm for men is more often lethal than it is for women
It's likely partially because of cultural attitudes to masculinity, and partly because men are more likely to have access to some of these means
The bottom line is that male suicide is a complex topic that will take time and effort, and cautious intervention, to help
Effective suicide prevention for men must look both at good public health measures - limiting access to firearms, for one - broader cultural interventions, and focused services looking to break this cycle #InternationalMensDay
1. men are less likely to admit they have a problem and seek help for it. 2. men tend to take permanent options-guns, jumping off buildings, driving off cliffs, which you don't get a do-over/change your mind option. 3. women take pills and are often found before they take effect
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