The time to change the narrative is NOW, and gentlemen, you’re the star of the show!
Your mind deserves just as much attention as your body. Ditch the "man up" mentality ‘cause the dark ages are long behind us, and let’s get our heads in the game to make self-care a non-negotiable part of our routine.
The stigma surrounding men's mental health is a deep-rooted, complex issue that centres around the negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that cause feelings of shame, embarrassment, or guilt about seeking help for mental health issues. It's important to challenge and change what it means to be a man, and this read can help to dispel pervasive stereotypes, break down masculinity norms, and fully understand the need to prioritise mental health, especially in men.
It is of the utmost importance to contribute to the normalisation of the dialogue surrounding mental health and encourage others. Know the facts. Educate yourself about mental illness. Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour regarding sensitive issues and focus on the positive.
Simple steps taken proactively add up to significant results, and it all begins with you.
Busy schedules require stress management - regular exercise, a healthy diet, good sleep, and other relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing or just a good weekend getaway can help.
The challenges of keeping up a certain standard of living can be taxing - practising self-care through relaxing activities like nature walks, connecting with loved ones and setting realistic, personal goals can help.
Research shows that men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues than women. Thus men are more likely to wait until their symptoms become severe before seeking treatment, and often they go undiagnosed and untreated.
So gentlemen, that’s not cool.
Mental health and physical health are closely linked. Chronic stress can increase the risk of stroke; Men with depression are at higher risk of developing heart disease; men with mental health issues are more likely to experience irritability, anger, and aggression, rather than sadness or hopelessness, as in women.
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Ladies may love a man in uniform, but they LOVE a man who prioritises his mental health! Remember, it's okay to not be okay, but it's not okay to ignore it. Gentlemen, our mind deserves just as much attention as your body - so let's be the change we want to see in the world! #EndTheStigma
