Men's Shed is a global movement that provides mostly older, retired men with a place to take up new activities such as woodworking in the company of others. - John Peters, Men's ShedMany Men's Shed members fall into a demographic that's particularly vulnerable to major mental health concerns, according to a recent report that found the majority of gun-related deaths in Ontario are suicides among older men in rural areas. Peters is well aware of those statistics, and said it makes groups such as Men's Shed even more important, especially during a pandemic. The Naismith Men's Shed chapter is currently operating out of this garage in Appleton, Ont. He said the closure of schools and online-only learning for some mean some students with mental health needs are falling through the cracks.

Source: CBC News November 02, 2020 09:00 UTC