Men’s mental health – A silent challenge
Psychological problems are not uncommon. Many people think that such problems are more common among the fairer sex. How far is this a reality? Read on to find out whether it is true.
Women often find it easier to express their psychological issues that usually take the form of depression. Research shows that men are more suppressed when it comes to sharing their emotional problems. This must not be mistaken as the fact that men do not have mental problems. It is just that men’s mental health is an area that needs a lot of research.
Warning signs of improper men’s mental health
There are signs that depict a lot about someone’s mental health, and these are signs that you need to know about. This is the best way to know if the men you know are facing any mental health issues and if they need any kind of treatment. Some of the important warning signs are enlisted as follows.
- Excess and sudden anger or aggression
- Changes in the mood or the energy level or changes in his appetite
- Problems in sleeping
- A feeling of restlessness or being on the edge
- Anxiety
- Too much of hopelessness
- Suicidal nature
- Not having any positive or good thoughts
- Headaches
- Body pain
- An obsessive or a compulsive behavior
- Unnecessary interference with another’s work or life
- Sudden fights with family members
Facts about men’s mental health
A lot of research has been conducted for the study of the mental health of women. However, reasons not known, the same level of research and study has not been conducted for men.
There are many reasons for which a man’s mental health gets affected. Professional and peer pressure, tension in the family, unpleasant relationships, and unfulfilled expectations will make every man feel bad, and this is perfectly natural. However, there are men who gets more affected by such issues, and these are the ones who need treatment. Look out for the signs mentioned above to be able to notice mental health issues at an early stage.
In the recent past, the number of actual suicides or even suicidal attempts among men has increased, and that has been because of their deteriorating mental health. More than 75% of the suicide victims in the country are men, and it is said a man kills himself every 20 minutes here. The rate of suicide is higher among gay men and young Americans.
Substance abuse, rejection from society, unemployment, divorce etc. are thought to be the primary causes for deteriorating mental health among men.
Men’s mental health condition is a serious problem for the entire global society. It is time that we take this seriously and do something to avoid any further damage. Delay in treatment can lead to serious complications like social phobia, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and self-loathing.
