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1. Why Men’s Mental Health Needs Special Attention

• Stigma: Men are often socialized to “tough it out” or equate emotional openness with weakness.

• Underreporting: Men are significantly less likely to seek help for mental health struggles.

• High-Risk Stats:

• Men die by suicide nearly 4x more  than women.

• Middle-aged men have the highest suicide rates.

• Substance abuse and untreated depression are common in men, especially those aged 35–60.

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2. Common Mental Health Issues Among Men

• Depression (often masked as irritability, anger, or workaholism)

• Anxiety

• Substance Use Disorders

• PTSD

• Personality Disorders

• Suicide and Self-Harm (high prevalence, low visibility)

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3. The Masking of Mental Illness

• Men may show emotional pain through:

Physical complaints (e.g., headaches, fatigue)

Risk-taking behaviors

Withdrawal or emotional numbing

• “Functional Depression” is common: men continue to work and “perform” despite severe internal struggle.

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4. Barriers to Treatment

  • Cultural and societal pressures: “Man up” mentality

  • Fear of appearing weak or vulnerable

  • Lack of awareness about symptoms

  • Limited access to male-focused mental health services

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