Men: This is what you need to do during  men’s Mental Health Month awareness month 

We are so glad that men these days are open about their mental health problems, but the percentage is few and hence men’s suicide rates are high and each day we see men losing their light of being alive. This is the reason why this informative piece is going to be a game-changer.

This digital copy will educate you about what you need to do if you face a mental health crisis and how can open up when you think the world is breaking apart in front of your eyes. 

Men’s Mental Health Month is observed in June and this is recognized by Mental Health America and the International Men’s Health Month website. Please note that men’s mental health is not an official day around the globe. For instance, the United Kingdom recognizes Mental Health Month in November. 

How can women support Men’s Mental Health Month?

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Ladies! you see a plethora of posts on social media talking about women’s mental health but no one talks openly about men’s mental health issues. You can wear a green color ribbon during this month to show your support for men in your lives and their mental health issues. 

Other than that you could raise money through a garage sale, bake sale, or reach out to your organization and see if anybody is ready to donate to during this month. You could then distribute the money to reputed charitable organizations that work around the world treating men’s mental health issues. Some of the best male mental organizations include :

• HeadsUpGuys 

• FaceIt 

• Next Gen men 

It’s also important not to ignore the men when they open up to you. Men’s mental health remains a big concern throughout the year since society degrades men by saying “ Man up “ which makes colossal men and boys extremely afraid to open up about their emotions. 

As a man if you are undergoing mental health issues right now you can call or text at 988 or reach out to 988lifeline.org. 

Going to a therapist is not a shame

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Men ! you are so brave when you have a health issue like a broken arm or a stomach upset. You reach out to a doctor immediately. Why don’t you treat your mental heatlth like just another health condition and connect with the therapist? What’s stopping you? Your masculinity? 

Fam! If this is the reason why you are not connecting mental health first aid professionals, then we are sorry you have got the definition of masculinity extremely wrong. 

80% of suicides are done by men

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Have a look at this paper from the National Institute of Mental Health. You will amazed at the data revealed. It says that women have more mental health problems than men they make an effort to reach out to family members or a therapist and get themselves treated. 

While men think it a shame that a man complains and hence they are ready to do substance abuse rather than taking actual help from reputed mental health organizations like Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. 

It’s time you man up by talking to a therapist

Expressing your emotions is not a weakness but a strength. Discard the stigma that men are meant to bottle their emotions and work day after day as if nothing happened. It’s time you seek a therapist or a family member if you are facing difficulties in your life. We have listed all the ways you can turn in for support and truth be told seeking help won’t make you less of a man.