Men's Cancer
What’s the most common type of cancer for men?
Skin cancer
What age should men start having your cholesterol checked regularly?
After 35
Approximately how many men develop an Alcohol Use Disorder?
1 in 5
What percentage of men development alcohol dependency in their life span?
About 20%
Why does Harry Potter have a scar on his forehead?
That is where the spell that Voldemort cast hit Harry
What is the DEADLIEST kind of cancer for men?
Smoking related lung, bronchial
How often should men have their blood pressure checked?
Every 2 years for men and women after age 18
What hormone in men is associated with higher Depression, Stress, and Mood Swings?
Testosterone
What percentage of people who die by suicide are men?
Nearly 80% (4X the rate of women)
Name the four major oceans:
Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Artic
What percentage of men’s cancers are in overweight people?
40%
What age should you be checked for colorectal cancer?
45 every 10 years for men and women
Name 2 reasons why men are less likely to seek out mental health Treatment
Social norms, Reluctance to talk, Downplaying symptoms, 'Man up' attitude.
What are the biggest causes of mental health issues for men?
Work Pressure (32%)
Financial Issues (31%)
Health (23%)
True or false, homosexuality was once considered a mental health disorder.
True, the DSM took out the classification in the 70s
What kinds of cancers are more likely with heavy drinking?
Liver, colorectal, mouth cancer, throat, esophageal
If you have high blood pressure, what disease should you be screened for?
Diabetes
Name 3 possible risk factors for men struggling with mental health.
Social isolation, Substance Use/Abuse, Unemployment, Military related Trauma, Genetics, Other Traumatic Events, Previous Diagnosis of Mood Disorders.
What percentage of men feel "too embarrassed" to speak about their mental health
~29%
A favorite sour/gummy candy shaped like young people
What are Sour Patch Kids?
If you’re 50-80 years old, how often should you be checked for lung cancer?
Every year
What vaccine should you have after turning 65?
Pneumonia
When a man comes to therapy stating that they drink heavily they are more likely to be diagnosed with what?
Men who drink heavily are likely to be diagnosed with Alcohol Abuse Disorder
Women are more likely to be diagnosed with Depression.
What percentage of therapists identify as male?
~24.7%
Who was the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States?
Harvey Milk