They can only tell us about mental health problems that have been reported many cases may go undiagnosed. This may be especially true when it comes to men’s mental health.
Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Why don’t men talk about mental health?
Societal expectations and traditional gender roles play a role in why men are less likely to discuss or seek help for their mental health problems.
We know that gender stereotypes about women the idea they should behave or look a certain way, for example can be damaging to them.
But it’s important to understand that men can be damaged by stereotypes and expectations too.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected.
Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
1. Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry.
2. Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse.
3. Family history of mental health problems.
Is depression different for men?
While there isn’t a different sort of "male depression", some symptoms are more common in men than womens.
These include irritability, sudden anger, increased loss of control, risk-taking and aggression.
Men may also be more likely to use alcohol and drugs to cope with their depression rather than talking about it.
