Why Men Don’t Talk About Their Mental Health—And Why It’s Hurting Them
"Boys don't cry." "Be a man." These are words boys hear from a young age. Over time, they learn to hide their emotions, stay quiet about their struggles, and pretend everything is fine—even when it's not. As they grow older, this silence becomes a habit. For many men, speaking up still feels like a sign of weakness. And that silence is doing more harm than we realize. Let's begin with what the data is telling us—because the numbers don't lie: 1 in 5 men will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. Over 60% of men say they never or rarely talk about their emotions. Nearly 80% of all suicide deaths in the U.S. involve men. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention),…
