This is the 2026 update of MenTELL’s overview on men’s mental health statistics in Canada. Numbers below are sourced from Statistics Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation 2025 Canadian Men’s Health Study (Intensions Consulting, n=2,000).
The headline numbers we monitor
- Approximately 4,000 Canadians die by suicide each year, per the Mental Health Commission of Canada and PHAC.
- Roughly 75% of those deaths are men, per Statistics Canada. Men have made up the majority of Canadian suicide deaths for over four decades.
- Nearly 2 in 3 Canadian men have never used mental health services, per the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation 2025 Study.
- 64% of Canadian men report moderate-to-high stress, per the same study.
- 1 in 5 Canadians personally experiences a mental health problem in any given year, per the Canadian Mental Health Association.
- Per PHAC national data, men aged 40 to 59 sit among the highest age-specific suicide rates in Canada.
- Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for Canadians aged 15 to 34, per PHAC.
Help-seeking and the Canadian gap
The same study found that men who value strength were more likely to deny, conceal, and self-isolate rather than reach out for professional support. The Mental Health Commission of Canada has tracked the help-seeking gap for over a decade, and it remains one of the most stubborn divides in Canadian mental health.
Disparities to know about
Indigenous men
First Nations and Inuit men face significantly higher suicide rates than the national average, per Indigenous Services Canada. The Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 offers culturally safe support, free 24/7.
Veterans, first responders, and public safety
Research from the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) documents elevated rates of post-traumatic stress and operational stress injuries among Canadian first responders compared to the general population. Veterans Affairs Canada has documented elevated PTSD rates among Canadian veterans. We cover this in PTSD Awareness Month and why it matters for Canadian men.
Provincial picture
Provincial differences track economic, geographic, and demographic factors more than will or character. We cover the picture by province in our guides for Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba.
Why these numbers matter for June 2026
June is widely recognized in Canada as a month for men’s health, with mental health a central focus. MenTELL observes Men’s Mental Health Month from June 1 to June 30, with Men’s Mental Health Week June 9 to 15, Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day on June 13, and National PTSD Awareness Day on June 27. Our #BeTheFlare campaign runs all month.
What you can do with these numbers
Read the explainers
- Signs of a mental health struggle in Canadian men
- How to help a Canadian man going through it
- How to start a real conversation
- Why men mask mental health
- Workplace mental health for Canadian men
- How to find therapy for men in Canada
Find Canadian help today
- 988 Talk Suicide Canada, free 24/7 by call or text at 988.
- Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous), 1-855-242-3310.
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- VAC Assistance Service for Veterans, 1-800-268-7708.
- HeadsUpGuys (UBC), Canadian therapist directory at headsupguys.org.
- Full Canadian men’s mental health resource hub.
Be part of the change
Share your story with the #BeTheFlare campaign on the Speak Up page. Anonymous if you choose. Last updated: April 29, 2026. Sources: Statistics Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Men’s Health Foundation 2025 Canadian Men’s Health Study (Intensions Consulting, n=2,000), Indigenous Services Canada, CIPSRT.
