Men's mental health

Men’s Mental Health: It’s Time to Talk

It’s no secret that men are often expected to be “strong,” to hide their pain, and “tough it out.” But this silence comes at a cost. Men's mental health struggles are real, and they’re not talked about enough.

According to recent statistics, nearly 1 in 10 men in the U.S. experiences some form of depression or anxiety, yet less than half seek help. And tragically, suicide is the seventh leading cause of death among men, with men dying by suicide at rates over 3.5 times higher than women. Globally, about 510,000 men die by suicide each year—that’s one every minute.

These numbers aren’t just statistics; they’re sons, brothers, fathers, friends—people we know and love. We lose them because they’re too often forced to carry their burdens alone. They’re struggling in silence, sometimes because they feel they don’t have a safe space to open up, sometimes because they believe asking for help is a sign of weakness.

But needing help doesn’t make anyone weak; it makes them human. It’s time we break down the stigma around men’s mental health, to make it clear that talking about struggles and seeking help is a show of strength, not weakness.

If you’re a man struggling with mental health, you’re not alone. It’s okay to reach out, to open up, to find the support you deserve. And for those of us who have men we care about, let’s create safe spaces for them to express themselves and remind them that it’s okay to ask for help. Because every life is worth saving.