A big obstacle in men’s mental health awareness is the
stigma. Men are stereotypicaly supposesd to be “strong,” and
issues such as depression are viewed as signs of “weakness.”
However, this male mental health stigma is actually killing
men.
Millions of Americans struggle with mental health issues.
The biggest difference in mens mental health are also less
likely to seek treatment.
Why The Male Focus?
A big obstacle in men’s mental health awareness is the stigma.
Guys are supposed to be “strong,” and issues such as
depression are viewed as signs of “weakness.” However, this
male mental health stigma is actually killing men. Millions of
Americans struggle with mental health issues. The biggest
difference in men vs women mental health issues is prevalence.
Men typically have fewer mental health conditions and are also
less likely to seek treatment.
The Stigma
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,
in 2019, men died by suicide at a rate of 3.63 times higher
than women. With over 6 million American men struggling with
depression, it is crucial to know the signs of mental health
struggles and end the stigma that stops men from getting help.
Types of Mental Health Conditions in Men
Mental health issues do not discriminate and affect both men
and women. However, there are mental health conditions that
men commonly struggle with. These mental health struggles
include:
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Schizophrenia
Men’s Mental Health Awareness
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Men and women can both struggle with the same mental health
disorder. However, due to certain factors, they can have
different experiences. The male mental health stigma often
causes men to ignore the symptoms of mental health issues. Thus,
men’s mental health awareness is important. It encourages men to
seek treatment and reduce the risk of suicide.
Common mental health symptoms in men include:
Aggressiveness, Anger, Irritability, Frustration,
Substance abuse, Difficulty concentrating,
A constant sense of worry, Engaging in risky
behavior, Ignoring daily responsibilities, and Thoughts of
suicide
Mental health disorders can also cause physical symptoms that
men often ignore. These symptoms include:
Feeling sad, guilty, tearful, or empty, Losing interest in
hobbies and fun activities, Changes in weight and
appetite, Changes in sleep
patterns, Agitation, Trouble concentrating, Angry
outbursts, Avoiding family and social gatherings, Trouble
managing responsibilities, Being a workaholic, Becoming
controlling and abusive, Risky behaviors such as gambling,
unsafe sex, driving under the influence, and Suicide attempts
How can you help
If you notice any of these signs in a love one or friend tell
someone!
Click here for resources.
Seeking Treatment
A common difference in men vs. women and mental health is men
are less likely to seek treatment. However, without
professional help, mental health issues in men worsen and
increase the risk of suicide. With treatment, men can learn to
manage their symptoms and build healthy coping skills though.
The most effective mental health treatment plans are
personalized to an individual’s needs and may include the
following.Psychotherapy is known as individual therapy or talk
therapy. In psychotherapy, men work through issues and traumas
that trigger their mental health disorders. Psychotherapists
also help men change their negative thoughts and behaviors and
learn healthy coping skills.Therapists use a variety of
therapies which may include:Cognitive-Behavioral
TherapyDialectical Behavioral TherapyEMDRFamily
TherapyHolistic TherapiesSomatic Therapy
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