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Mental Health

You've got a lot going on. Whether it's work pressures, bills, relationships, family issues or feelings of isolation, life as a gay man can sometimes be overwhelming. This section provides resources, articles and information about how you can take care of your mental health.  We also have listings for our Professional Volunteers who specialize in mental health.

Emotional Health at University

Emotional Health at University

I had the dubious luxury of living at home through the early years of my undergraduate.

It Gets Better: Getting Past Minority Stress

It Gets Better: Getting Past Minority Stress

One of the more intriguing campaigns we've seen over the past few years, I believe, has been 'It Gets Better'

Just Soften The FCK Up Already!

Just Soften The FCK Up Already!

It's always nice to see what other people are doing to try and help guys with their emotional health issues

Vancouver Mens Chorus

Vancouver Mens Chorus

The Vancouver Men's Chorus offer their gorgeous arrangement of song and a story about the pain of growing up gay.  The heart-wrenching account of exclusion, harassment, and violence is one of many similar stories shared through the It Gets Better Project.

Queer Press: A Harmful Read?

Queer Press: A Harmful Read?

In the light of the recent gay suicides, here’s an interesting article on how the queer press are possibly harming the gay community more than it is helping it by dramatizing facts and reporting incorrect information.

Peer Support

Peer Support

The guys at Health Initiative for Men know that life can be challenging.

Professional Counselling

Professional Counselling