The silent struggle: Why many men still avoid talking about mental health
Men report anxiety and depression at similar rates as women, but CDC data show they are far less likely to receive counseling or therapy.
- BetterHelp's 2026 State of Stigma Report found men and women report anxiety and depression at equal rates, yet CDC data from 2021 through 2023 shows only 33.2% of men with depression receive counseling, compared with 43% of women.
- Cultural expectations regarding independence and emotional control start in boyhood, training men to hide vulnerabilities. Michael Addis, a psychology professor at Clark University, notes society teaches men to "hide the emotional and physical vulnerabilities of men."
- Danesh A. Alam, medical director of Behavioral Health Services at Central DuPage Hospital, says men often minimize symptoms and "push through negative feelings." Untreated depression can reduce concentration and increase suicide risk.
- Athletes and younger generations are helping normalize mental health discussions, with Miami Heat veteran Kevin Love becoming a prominent voice encouraging men to speak openly about their struggles.
- While telehealth offers discreet access, an analysis found 33% of mental health advice on TikTok was misleading, leaving young men to separate reliable guidance from misinformation. Early intervention before distress becomes crisis remains essential.
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The silent struggle: Why many men still avoid talking about mental health
BetterHelp reports that men struggle to discuss mental health due to cultural expectations around toughness, leading to untreated issues affecting their lives.
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