5 ways men can reduce money stress and boost mental health A June 2025 national survey from Beyond Finance sheds light on a growing issue: Financial distress is fueling a silent mental health crisis among men. Only 27% of men surveyed rated their mental health as “excellent,” and just 15% said the same about their financial health. More than half (57%) were in debt — most often from credit cards (62%), mortgages (34%), or auto loans (30%) — and the emotions tied to that debt included frustration (38%), anxiety (29%), and embarrassment (19%).