Redefining the conversation around men’s mental health | News Channel 3-12

Redefining the conversation around men’s mental health

fizkes // Shutterstock   Men’s mental health is often overlooked, but it shouldn’t be. Talking about emotions isn’t always easy — especially for men. Society often teaches men to “tough it out” instead of seeking help. This mindset can take a serious toll. Every year, six million men in the U.S. experience depression, and men are two to three times more likely to deal with unhealthy substance use than women. Yet men are far less likely to seek t…

Redefining the conversation around men’s mental health | News Channel 3-12

fizkes // Shutterstock   Men’s mental health is often overlooked, but it shouldn’t be. Talking about emotions isn’t always easy — especially for men. Society often teaches men to “tough it out” instead of seeking help. This mindset can take a serious toll. Every year, six million men in the U.S. experience depression, and men are two to three times more likely to deal with unhealthy substance use than women. Yet men are far less likely to seek t…