Citation

Burke S, McKeon P. Ir. J. Psychol. Med. 2007; 24(2): 67-70.

Affiliation

St Patrick's Hospital,Dublin 8,Ireland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Irish Institute of Psychological Medicine)

DOI

10.1017/S0790966700010260

PMID

30290554

Abstract

Young men are grossly over represented in Irish suicide statistics, yet this group is the least likely to use mental health services. This paper outlines why young men are reluctant to access mental health services, framing the problem in the context of risk factors for suicide such as binge drinking and social change. The paper argues that de-stigmatising mental illness and encouraging young men to seek help for emotional problems should be a priority for policymakers.

Language: en