In Corporate America, you’ll rarely hear male leaders admit they “need a break” or openly ask for help. Yet behind the scenes, many high-performing men are silently burning out, neglecting their well-being, and pushing onward until something breaks. Men’s health is lagging behind that of women.

As of 2023, U.S. men live, on average, 5.3 years fewer than women—75.8 years compared to 81.1. As it pertains to the workplace, according to the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, psychological distress in men drives $8,432 per person annually in presenteeism losses and $2,796 in absenteeism, which is double the impact seen in women. Click here to read the full text article