The mental health of young men is declining. Experts warn it could get worse

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What we can confirm

Recent Canadian government data reported by CBC show substantial deterioration among males aged 15–24 from 2012 to 2022: self-reported mood disorders rose from 11% to 16%, generalized anxiety disorders from 4% to 10%, and the share reporting very good or excellent mental health fell from 70% to 52%. Official and public-health sources also document persistently high suicide risk among young men. The headline's broad wording is supported, although 'could get worse' is a warning or forecast rather than a directly measurable present fact.