“Man’s Mental Health: The Unspoken Truth”
An important but often overlooked topic Men’s mental health is indeed an unspoken truth in many societies. Many Men face unique challenges when it comes to mental health due to societal expectations, stigma, and traditional gender, which discourage Men from expressing their emotions openly.
It’s one of consequences of the culture of masculinity, and one that is sadly at adds with neuroscience. It is largely based on the fact that Men are culturally thought not to express their feelings or inner life. Many men suffer in silence during mental health month because this society don’t allow men to take care of their mental health. They have have been taught that the manly way to cope is to drink, live fast, sleep with as many women as possible, and other risky behavior which works only when you are young and creater harmful habits and behaviors that affect your health later in life.
Let me explain, when we look at children we see them get angry, and they proceed to cause a tantrum. That’s when we make an equivalence between emotions and behavior, and then with identity. Suddenly it becomes:
➡ If you get angry, you are a violent person.
➡ If you get scared, you are a coward.
➡ If you get sad, you are a crybaby.
➡ And if you admit to having a mental health issue, suddenly you’re not only a failure, but a potential crazy person/ violent abuser/ mass shooter.
Now, we can then easily understand why no man would want to admit to such issues. It’s somehow more okay with women. At most they’d be treated as just another hysterical woman
Alas! Even if our men are killing themselves, they can’t even talk about it without being judged! To me, this is the hidden psychological abuse experienced by men that nobody talks about. And it makes me feel sick to the core. Because of stigma against mental illness, and toxic masculinity which dictates that men are not allowed to show feelings aside from anger.
It has to do with cultural and societal norms. Most of society has this mindset that if a man shows any signs of vulnerability like crying, they are perceived as week.
So what most men do is that they try to internalize everything that they must not show any signs of weakness: Not only that but after times when some men express their anxiety and emotions people label them as ‘cowardly’ or ‘crazy’.
so what happens is That man aftertimes isolate themselves or turn to self-destructive behaviors, And I believe it’s the reason why most men are not open to discussing their mental health,
The main menital health
problems in men caursed;
→ Genetic factor
→ drug aand alcohal abuse
→ Medical conditions
→ trauma and stress
In recognition of creating awareness around mental health lets work to change the narrative around our expectations of men and our young boys.
Our men are allowed to cry, express themselves, have bad days and be mindful vulnerable. Let’s be mindful of stereotypes that we spread about men so thet we can aim to reduce the stigma around their mental health.
Men’s montal health is not just dedicated for one month, but we should be mindful of the role we play all 365 days of the year.
So, those who are unaware of mental health awareness, happy June, if you’re a female, Remember to tell your bf/husband father/brother you love them, and ask them if you’re doing alright. Men too, deserve to be spoiled. Told they’re handsome, told their efforts are appreciated and should also be made to feel secure. If he treats you like a Queen, treat him like a king.
➡ 80% of suicides are men, and there are 121 suicides per day. That means 2,904 men will kill themself this month alone.
➡ 76% of sucides are by men, with sucides being the biggest cause of death for men under 35.
➡ Yet men are likely to speak out or access psychological therapies than women.
➡ We need to break the stigma and end the silence. Do not man up it’s time to talk.
➡ Men have bad days.
➡ Men feel misunderstood.
➡ Men suffer too.
➡ It’s not just women that straggle. Men do too.
➡ Men can be victims of domestic violence and abuse.
➡ Men also suffer from domestic abuse.
➡ Especially verbal and emotional abuse and may be even more ashamed to seek help.
➡ Toxic women destroy good men too but we rarely talk about that.
The Purpose of men’s mental Health month is to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges that man face, as well as to encourage men to Seek help when they need it. Men’s mental health month aims to break down these barriers and encourage men to prioritize their mental tica th and well being.
Dear mem, please read carefully.
➡ Your are important,You role is more important. You Know That your actions shipe life. Your words help to build Identity.
➡ You have a strong presence in the universe, and that’s why I’m always reminding you of your role, responsibility and accountability.
➡ You leadership sets the tone for your household.
➡ Your ability to communicate effectively Strengthons your relationships.
➡ Your emotiorial support is invaluable.
Dear man, you are an essential pillar in the life.
“One small crack does not mean that you are broken, it mean that you were pul to the test and you didn’t fall apart” (Linda Poindexter)
Dan Millman says; “you don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you!”
→ Dear Raaden Remember, men need to emotional Support to leave an abusive relationship as much as women do.
→ The deserve to have society understand the brainwashing techurques that are associated with psychological abuse equally apply to as well.
➡ Dear men, it’s okay to ask for help.
➡ It’s okay to talk about your feelings.
➡ It’s okay to take break.
➡ It’s okay to go to therapy-
➡ It’s okay to cry and be Vulnerable
➡ It’s okay to not be okay.
➡ It’s okay to talk about your problems.
Dear Men,
➡You don’t need to ” man up”.
➡ Suffering in silence does not make you a ‘man’.
➡ Talking to a doctor is not “complaining”.
➡ Always remember, sharing your problems reduces the burden.
➡ Admitting you are struggling does not make you weak.
➡ It is okey to cry crying is naturel.
➡ You deserve rest.
There lets of way to deal with Stress. There’s exercise, meditation, art reading, plain talking about your feeling etc. However, one needs to be aware of the problem in first place.
Unless we remove this social stigma from taking care of oneself, and Coping in healthier ways. this trend will continue. It is not manly to suffer in silence.
It is UNHUMANE.
Dear Men, You have to take your mental illness seriously.You have
this mental health another hurdle to
overcome,so now have to admit You have a problem and need help isn’t very macho that’s why most men don’t get help for any kind of problem. It is time to stop the macho bullshit and get vulnerable and ask for help so you can be better father, husband, and sons.
Try to exercise, write your feelings, pray, gell full sleep, use less mobile, eat balanced and halal, get enough water.