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Men's mental health: Connection to urologic health

Andrew Matthew1, Dean Elterman2

  • 1Psychologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Urology, Toronto, ON;

Canadian Urological Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Des Urologues Du Canada
|September 23, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Urologists are increasingly recognized for their central role in men's overall health, extending beyond single-system diseases to encompass mental health disorders. They have a unique opportunity to identify mental health issues and facilitate timely referrals for male patients.

Area of Science:

  • Men's Health
  • Urology
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Urology traditionally focused on single-system diseases.
  • Growing recognition of interconnectedness between urological conditions and systemic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer).
  • This highlights urologists' potential central role in men's overall health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the expanding role of urologists in men's health.
  • To emphasize the importance of integrating mental health care within urological practice.
  • To encourage urologists to take a leadership role in addressing men's mental health concerns.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on urology and men's health.
  • Analysis of the relationship between urological conditions and systemic/mental health issues.
  • Discussion of urologists' unique position for patient identification and intervention.

Main Results:

  • Urologists are positioned at the intersection of various men's health concerns, including physical and mental health.
  • Men with urological conditions may present with or be at risk for mental health disorders.
  • Urologists can play a crucial role in identifying and managing mental health issues in men.

Conclusions:

  • Urologists have a significant opportunity to address the burden of mental health disorders in men.
  • Integrating mental health screening and referral pathways into urological care is essential.
  • Urologists can influence healthy behavior change and improve access to care for men's mental health.

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