This is the tightrope walk of modern parenting: How do we raise boys who are both resilient and emotionally aware? Who can stand up for themselves while still being vulnerable?

Across Canada, millions of men are drowning in silence, conditioned to believe that admitting pain makes them weak. But here’s the truth we’re finally starting to acknowledge: The “man up” culture isn’t making men stronger—it’s killing them.

There’s still the idea that mental illness equates to weakness and it is one of the many reasons why we need to change the conversation about men and their mental health. We need to break the stigma so men can live healthier and longer lives.

This week, we interviewed Chris Martin, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get his insight on men and mental health.

In total, Canadians have spent $7.4 billion to address the aftermath of spousal violence. Clearly, domestic violence affects us all, and cannot be ignored. We interviewed Chris Martin, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get his thoughts on the topic of men and abuse to gain insight into how men might receive abuse, as well as how abuse can manifest itself in relationships.