Problematizing Men's Suicide, Mental Health, and Well-Being

The Province of Quebec, Canada (PQ), witnessed a drastic rise in suicide among adult men between 1990 and 2000, followed by a continuous drop since then. At the end of the 1990s, men's suicide became recognized as a social issue, leading to implementation of gender-responsive strategies focusing on positive aspects of masculinity. Many of these strategies received positive assessments.

This article offers a critical overview of the evolution of social responses to men's suicide in PQ.

We highlight elements of success with examples of interventions targeting men directly, professionals who work with men, and natural support networks of men.

Results and discussion suggest the benefits to shift towards salutogenic, gender-transformative approach to men's suicide prevention.

Closing remarks question the current gaps and upcoming challenges in suicide prevention among men.