The Pressure to Be Strong: Redefining Masculinity and Mental Health
From childhood, many men are taught to be tough, fearless, and self-reliant. “Don’t cry.” “Be a man.” “Handle it.” While meant to build strength, these messages often build silence instead. Behind that silence, too many men carry the weight of unspoken struggles – anxiety, depression, loneliness, and the constant pressure to “have it all together.” […]
