Most people’s mental health has nosedived in recent years for, well, obvious reasons. For some, that meant being a bit more irritable or tired. For many others, it meant developing clinical levels of depression. In the first year of the pandemic, anxiety and depression jumped by 25% worldwide, and it’s still lingering above baseline levels. In general, women’s mental health was hit harder. But many men are suffering, and many of them are doing so in silence. Admitting to depression is particularly difficult for men, who are pressured to come off as tough and emotionless. But talking about your struggles with loved ones can help, and it can open up the door to getting professional treatment, which can really help. So let’s stop the stigma. Let’s talk about depression. |
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