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Description: The primary aim of the anonymous online study is to facilitate a self-assessment of individual mental well-being through a specialized self-test hosted on the Andromind.ch platform. This platform is a dedicated online resource specifically designed to promote and support men's mental health, providing vital tools and resources tailored to their unique needs. Unlike other self-tests commonly available for depression screening, the self-test on Andromind.ch is uniquely focused on men. It incorporates male-specific instruments, such as the Male Depression Risk Scale, to capture the symptom profiles typically seen in men. These tools have been calibrated to recognize and assess symptoms that may manifest differently in men, offering a more accurate and relevant insight into male mental health. A significant objective of this study is to offer men who may be under mental strain an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of their own mental health condition. Those who utilize the self-test on the Andromind.ch webpage will receive feedback on a wide array of symptoms. This information can then be used as a solid foundation for deciding whether to seek therapy or not and help them identify possible points of contact or resources to support their mental health. The self-test explores various facets of mental health. Alongside the traditional areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidality, and alcohol or drug use, it also delves into aspects of mental health like aggression and violence, and sexual function. This comprehensive approach ensures that the feedback provided to the individuals covers a broad spectrum of their current situation, allowing for a nuanced understanding of their mental health status. While providing invaluable personal insights to individuals, this study also serves a broader purpose. The anonymous data generated from the self-tests will be collected and analyzed to gain further information about the stress profiles commonly seen in men. This data serves as a crucial resource for advancing our understanding of male mental health. It allows researchers to further examine the connections between societal gender roles and the stigma often associated with mental health issues in men, paving the way for more effective strategies and interventions in the future. Therefore, the data consists of cross-sectional questionnaire data.