ASPECTS WE OVERLOOK ABOUT MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH
As International Men’s Day rolls around the corner, it’s a good time to spread awareness about men’s mental health as well as the aspects we often overlook about it. Many men shy away from asking for personal or professional help for their mental health for various reasons. Some of the most common underlying beliefs can be reflected in some variation of the common notions that men have regarding seeking mental health help as reported in a recent survey:
“I can deal with my own problems”
“I do not wish to be a burden to anyone”
“I do not want to appear weak”
“I’m used to figuring things out on my own
“I’m too embarrassed”
“There’s negative stigma around this kind of thing”
“I have no one to talk to”