22/11/2024
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: It’s Time to Talk..
This month, sadly I was reminded of just how important it is to check in on the men in our lives.
The statistics are heartbreaking: 1 in 8 men suffer from mental health problems, and su***de remains the leading cause of death for men under 50.
Everyday pressures—work stress, financial burdens, relationship struggles—are weighing men down, and many feel they can’t talk about it or know how to process these emotions.
But silence can be deadly.
If you’re struggling, please know this: you don’t have to face this alone. Sharing your feelings doesn’t make you weak—it’s one of the bravest things you can do.
And for all of us: Let’s check in with our mates. Ask them how they’re really doing. Listen. Support.
Together, we can help end the stigma around men’s mental health.
💙 If you need help, you can find support at:
Reach out to Samaritans by calling 116 123 (UK).
You can also visit Mind at mind.org.uk.
Talk to a friend, family member, or therapist.
Learning how to effectively process emotions after only knowing how to push them down is a process, but you can get there and you are bloody worth it!
