SALT LAKE CITY (December 16, 2025) – Today, Sutherland Institute released a report on men’s mental health and purpose. The survey, conducted by Y2 Analytics, found that many men are silently struggling in life.
Among the key findings:
- Nationwide, 30% of men say they don’t have anyone they can really talk to about their mental health, while only 15% of Utah men say the same.
- Only 26% of Utah men believe there is a clear definition of what healthy masculinity looks like in society today, compared to 54% of men nationwide.
- 16% of men nationwide and 14% of men in Utah say they do not understand their purpose in life.
- Nearly a third (32%) of men nationwide believe it’s less acceptable for men to discuss mental health struggles than for women, while 66% of Utah men hold that view.
- 22% of U.S. men think seeking professional help is a sign of weakness — compared to just 9% of Utah men.
The findings are highlighted in Sutherland’s newest publication, available here:
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