Survey reports half of young men report anger issues that disrupt work and relationships
Half of Canadian men aged 19 to 29 are at risk of “problem anger”—a level of anger that disrupts daily life, relationships, and work—according to new research from the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF).
The national survey, conducted with Intensions Consulting, reports that 39 percent of young men in this age group experienced a violent impulse when angry in the past month. This rate is more than double that of the general male population.
The survey also finds that 36 percent of BIPOC men and 26 percent of men aged 30 to 44 are similarly at risk.
These findings, as reported by CMHF, signal deeper issues of stress and disconnection from support systems, building on previous research that found half of Canadian men are at risk of social isolation.
Kenton Boston, president and CEO of CMHF, describes the research as “a call to action on young men’s mental health,” emphasizing that men often try to solve their problems alone and may feel ashamed to seek help.
In response, CMHF and Blueprint are developing scalable, research-backed programs to meet men where they are, aiming to reduce harm, strengthen families, and lower the burden on health and social systems, as stated by David Kuhl, President and Co-Founder of Blueprint.
The organizations will also continue to provide digital resources, such as the MindFit Toolkit, to support men’s mental health.
Josie Osborne, B.C. Minister of Health, highlights the importance of early intervention, noting that strengthening mental health supports for young people can help them stay healthy, resilient, and connected.
