COVID-19 impact

In a few statistics

The Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the physical and mental health of many people, men being no exception. We will examine some specific consequences of the pandemic on men’s health and offer resources to support them. These consequences are not intended to be exhaustive, but present some data reported by the population.

Social isolation, dissatisfaction and worries

The COVID-19 pandemic may have an emotional impact on you and your social network. You are not alone in being affected. Keeping regular contact with your social network is a good way to take care of your mental health.

Nearly 1 in 5 people have often felt isolated from others
Nearly 3 in 4 men said their satisfaction with their social life has decreased since the pandemic began.
More than 1 in 2 men said they were worried about their own health

Change in lifestyle habits

It is normal to experience stress and anxiety. Find ways that relax you, that have beneficial effects on you and do them even more often!

45% of Quebecers have reduced the frequency of their physical activity and a smaller proportion (12%) have increased it
14% of Quebecers increased their alcohol consumption compared to 17% who reduced it

Job loss and economic uncertainty

Despite economic uncertainties, the best investment is your mental and physical health to better adapt to unforeseen events.

68% of people have seen their work situation change, including 27% who have suffered a job loss
Thus, 26% of Quebecers have experienced repercussions on their financial situation

Difficulty accessing mental health care

ROQHAS is active in this fight to improve access to mental health services both for men who have experienced sexual violence and for the rest of the population.

Even before the pandemic, access to mental health care in Quebec was unequal and the problem was more pronounced in the greater Montreal area.
1 in 4 Montrealers, compared to 1 in 7 people in the rest of Quebec, consider that the pandemic has had a considerable impact on access to social services

You are not alone !

Relevant Organizations

No matter what happens in your life, you can get help. It’s never too late. Someone will be there to listen to you. Even if the COVID-19 pandemic crisis is over, it is possible that these consequences are still present in your life, do not hesitate to call for help. Here are some relevant organizations :