Male Demographic in Canada

• Societal expectations of masculinity: Pressure to appear strong, independent, and unemotional can increase stress when men feel they must not show vulnerability or seek help.
• Occupational risk and pressure: Higher prevalence in physically demanding or high-risk jobs (construction, trades, firefighting) can elevate stress related to performance, safety, and job security.
• Income and financial responsibility: Cultural norms around being primary breadwinner can heighten stress during unemployment, underemployment, or wage stagnation.
• Health-related stigma: Reluctance to seek mental or physical health care due to stigma or fear of being perceived as weak.
• Loneliness and social isolation: Men may have smaller social networks and fewer outlets for emotional sharing, increasing stress from life events.
• Relationship and family expectations: Pressures around providing for family or concerns about parenting roles can contribute to stress, especially in contexts of divorce or separation.
• Substance use norms: Coping with stress through alcohol or drugs can create a cycle of dependency and worsen mental health.
• Grief and bereavement norms: Men may experience social expectations to grieve privately, potentially delaying processing after loss.
• Trauma exposure: Higher exposure in certain male-dominated fields (military, first responders) can lead to chronic stress or PTSD, with underutilization of support services.
• Digital and workplace surveillance: Perceived or real monitoring, performance metrics, or job insecurity amplified by remote work can heighten anxiety and rumination.

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