Men’s Mental Health - 10 Facts

Our culture doesn’t always leave room for men to communicate internal struggle. Here are 10 facts directly from a mans perspective.

1. Mental health issues can be hard to really understand if you haven’t experienced them yourself.

2. Sometimes, even if you know you need help, it can be tough to know where to start.

3. All jokes aside, experts in this field have a hopeful outlook.

4. People often feel a huge sense of relief after finally letting others know what they’re going through.

5. There are plenty of reasons men don’t seek out help, even if they need it.

6. Plus, “getting help” can take many forms.

7. Society tells men that it’s simply not acceptable to have too many feelings.

8. The fact that celebrities seem to be more and more comfortable talking about their mental health is also encouraging, sometimes even putting a humorous spin on what living with a mental illness is like.

9. While finding a therapist is hard and may take some trial and error, it’s ultimately worth it.

10. Mental health issues are a lot more common than you may think, but by speaking up, some men are trying to raise awareness.

We have to continue to spread awareness and normalize the fact that mental health issues are very common in men as well.