Why are men not talking about mental health?

Men express their mental health issues differently than women. Women are generally more likely to openly discuss sensitive issues involving depression, anxiety and other mental health issues, while most men choose not to. Men tend to think of “fixing their issues” on their own rather than ask for help or advice.

Mental health illnesses affect both sexes, but men are less likely to receive treatment because of these reasons:

• They fear that expressing their thoughts and feelings are burdensome or taxing to others.
• They believe that having mental issues is a sign of weakness or perceived to be less masculine.
• They express a lack of close confidants whom they can entrust their thoughts and feelings with.
• They might feel embarrassment or shame in openly discussing their deep, personal issues.
• They tend to believe that some people might humiliate them if they express their thoughts and feelings openly.
• They believe that they can fully resolve their internal conflicts without outside help.
• They fear that they will be subjected to gossip because of the negative stigma attached to having a mental health disorder.

Source: https://www.outandaboutstylemag.com/men-and-mental-health/