Why is men’s mental health still such a taboo topic and why do so many struggle in silence?
In this episode Sarah kicks off the sixth season with a focus on men's mental health. Sarah addresses the deep stigma surrounding mental health issues in men and discusses thealarming statistics on male mental health struggles, including higher rates of suicide and depression.
She also shares her goal of creating a season dedicated to understanding and combating these stigmas, speaking with men from various backgrounds about their experiences. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating comfortable spaces for men to discuss mental health openly, especially within faith-based communities and communities of color.
Sarah aims to inspire change and encourage men to seek help and speak out about their psychological challenges.
In this episode you’ll learn:
● The importance of addressing men’s mental health
● Statistics highlighting men’s mental health struggles
● Barriers to men seeking mental health help
● The role of faith based communities
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