[Opinion] New Mental Health Group Encouraging Men to ‘Choose Yourself’

New mental health group encouraging men to ‘choose yourself’

A man who overcame his own struggles with mental health is hoping to encourage other men to “choose themselves” and open up about their feelings.

BLK ALERTS - My father never cried in front of me. Now I know why—and why that needs to change

Young and depressed adult at home (Photo by Freepik) OPINION: In this moving opinion piece, author Jonathan Conyers reflects on his father’s hidden pain—and calls on Black men to embrace vulnerability and seek healing during Men’s Mental Health Month. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. I’ll never forget the first time I saw my father cry. It was quick. Ju…

Men: Don’t ignore mental health needs – The News Journal

In the last six months or so, I have been reminded that men’s mental health is just as important, and can be more difficult to recognize, as women’s by people who are close to me. One of these people spoke out on social media during November last year that he was seeking help for his mental health and was learning a lot about himself. Another of these people has been recently struggling with life changes and aging. These two people have been str…