June is mens mental health awareness month [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – June Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and there’s a renewed push to raise awareness about mental health resources available.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men die by suicide at a rate nearly four times higher than women. They also represent 80% of suicide deaths which comes out to more than 100 every day.

Suicide is the second most common cause of death for men under the age of 45, and it’s something that’s preventable.

Experts suggest men seek help if something doesn’t feel right.

Some things to help may include joining a support group, finding something you like to do with other people, being part of a community or finding some kind of social connection.

While the warning signs may include anger, irritability, personality changes, leaders say that generationally things seem to be changing and more men are willing to talk …