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Do you have a Son, Father, Brother, Uncle or any male loved one that might be struggling?

June is Men's Mental Health month.

Be a friend or a loved one and reach out. From a very early age Males are taught to "suck it up". From that point on Men have this thing where expressing themselves through words is weak or to be shamed and so majority bottle up their feelings be it good or bad and carry them for life alone.

A tragic reality is that of all suicides world wide Men account for 75-80%.

Just simply showing you care or they matter even for a moment could save a life.

Reach out and ask how they are. If they're OK. Even a simple smile can make the world of a difference.

It's easier to be kind and its contagious.

Show the Men you care for that they have someone who supports them.
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WestonTexan · 18-21, M
Even though I was never told to "suck it up" or raised to mask my emotions, I sometimes feel the pull to be "stoic" in the face of problems and to keep quiet about what's bothering me so that I don't disturb others. But that's how it starts. I think many men feel that pressure to be a "rock" and that means concealing it if you're struggling. But part of being strong is recognizing when you need help. Luckily I have known some guys who are seeing therapists and are getting past the stigma of it. And it's very important for women to be supportive and not look down on a man for admitting something's wrong.