Health Insight
In this issue
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Beyond Survival: Men’s Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Life After Cancer
After a bladder cancer diagnosis at 38, therapist Mark Kerr learned that knowing the theory of resilience is very different from living it, and why reaching out is worth the risk. You mentioned you didn’t notice the more frequent urination at first because you were so busy being a “super parent.” Why do you think...
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Men’s Sheds: Where Connection and Wellbeing Grow
Men’s health is receiving growing attention in Canada. The Movember Institute’s Real Face of Men’s Health report found that nearly 75,000 men in Canada died before age 75 in 2023, many from causes considered preventable. Alongside access to health care, there is growing recognition of the importance of social connection, purpose, and belonging to men’s wellbeing. One effective community-based approach is growing quickly across Canada: Men’s...
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How is Your Buddy Really Doing?
Learn how to recognize warning signs of suicide, start meaningful conversations, and support men’s mental health through everyday connections Most of us know how to recognize when a friend has broken an arm. We notice the cast, the sling, or visible signs of injury. But when someone is struggling emotionally, the signs can be much...
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Why a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis Shouldn’t Define A Patient’s Future
An age-related health diagnosis can feel insurmountable in the moment, but with a growing number of treatment options available for many conditions, Canadians are able to enjoy experiences and build lasting memories long into their later years. However, finding the right treatment for each unique health journey is not just an important part of the...