As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, it's time to remember one very important thing: men have feelings, too.
For far too long, men have been told to "man up." This is incredibly damaging to a male's psyche for various reasons.
These reasons, plus more, will be explored here. Come also be part of destigmatizing stigmas surrounding men.
And yet, the National Institute of Mental Health reported that men are less likely than females to seek mental health support.
This has been perpetrated by "macho" sayings like "man up" or "men don't cry."
While these sayings may seem harmless at the time, they teach men to bottle their feelings up inside.
The truth is, these gender stereotypes are false. Men don't have to be the "tough guy" 24/7.
What I discovered was extremely sad: many male military members who struggle with mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, refuse to seek help.
In large part, they're afraid of being made fun of or viewed as "weak."
For one, quit telling men to "man up." It's important for men to feel safe to express their feelings without judgment.
Doing so help them become a better father, son, friend, and partner. A better them.
