Health & Healthcare

Reflecting on Stigmas Surrounding Men’s Health During Men’s Health Week 2023

Jun 15, 2023 12:00 PM ET
Campaign: Alkermes Medicines & Focus: Addiction
"Almost 58% of adult men report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days compared with 49% of adult women. More men (21%) report binge drinking than women (13%)"
"For men, alcohol use increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, prostate, and colon."
"Men have higher rates of alcohol-related hospitalizations than women."
"Excessive alcohol use can interfere with testicular function and male hormone production resulting in erectile dysfunction and infertility."
"Nearly 10% of men live with a mental health condition."
"Yet only half seek help."
"Many face pressure to 'man up' or 'tough it out.' But it's nothing to feel ashamed of."
"Learn more from National Institute of Mental Health."

This Men's Health Week, Alkermes is shining a light on some of the unique health risks that may affect men related to mental health and excessive alcohol consumption.

  •  Drinking alcohol excessively may lead to significant risks to men’s health. Those risks increase with the amount of alcohol consumed. 
  • Men are less likely to have received mental health treatment than women in the past year. 

We encourage you to learn why men are less likely to seek help. Knowing why can help raise awareness, reduce stigmas, and encourage men to seek treatment.

 

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