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Post by David Miles on Jun 8, 2017 13:27:40 GMT -4
Men being less likely to pursue mental health therapy, or any type of medical help for that matter, has been going on for a long time. With mental health therapy, there is definitely a more of a stigma to it. Socially, men and women have to worry about being called crazy if they say they have a therapist, when it is the exact opposite. Seeing celebrities coming out and admitting that they use therapy will definitely help break down this stigma that society has, which is that having a therapist means you’re crazy. If people have issues or problems in their life that could be minimized through therapy, they shouldn’t feel bad about seeking help.
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Post by Keemenao on Jun 8, 2017 17:47:20 GMT -4
What's interesting about this article is that it would positively influence how society perceive mental health . In some societies a boy child is expected to be "emotionally strong". " boys have been socialized in such a way that they're not supposed to experience pain or suffering and that they're expected to be dominant, stoic and in control at all times," said Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film's writer, producer and director. That is the reason why men drag their feet when it comes to seeking psychiatric attention. We need more of those influential people or celebs leading by an example.
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Post by Amy Emtage on Jun 9, 2017 0:45:35 GMT -4
Change in practice depends upon a change in perception. The stigma surrounding males and mental health will necessarily be altered before they will be willing to converse openly regarding this area and subsequently receive assistance. This article observed how influential public figures can effectively set positive trends that will eventually trickle down to impact various levels of society. As individuals who are regarded as role models set an example of honesty regarding their own mental health challenges the general populace will be encouraged to follow suit. Those in positions of influence have a great responsibility to use their platform wisely. Those of us in the general populace also carry the responsibility to set an example that will benefit others. It is important to remember that someone is always watching and that our actions affect more that just ourselves. We all should consider how we can influence our generation to view mental health and those suffering from illness with compassion and with an informed mind.
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Post by Ha Bui on Jun 9, 2017 11:26:38 GMT -4
it is a start and encouraging to see celebrities, particular men, to come out and speak out the difficulty that they have with mental issues. Being a public figure and talk about mental issues would encourage many youngsters to seek help early and their remission would be better compare to ones that drive deep into psychosis state. Mental illness/issue among youngsters is a likely cause make them either harm to themselves or to others. Thus being a physician, we should be mindful and hand out your hands to youngsters when you see/feel something wrong about them. I am still trying very hard to learn how to talk to youngsters and make them to open about themselves and any problem that they may be scared to talk about.
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Post by Kelenna Browne on Jun 9, 2017 14:09:28 GMT -4
Middle-aged men being the most likely demographic to die by suicide reiterates that the shift in men being more forthright with their mental health issues is an important one. This older generation has never been taught or encouraged to share their feelings. It was never deemed socially acceptable for a man to ever admit when they might be struggling in any aspect of life. However, I hope the younger generation has been able to overcome that belief. Now that males in positions of power and celebrity are sharing, this stimulates the hope that not only the demographic most in danger, but all men will see it as the norm to be open and no longer suffer in silence.
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Post by Brume Okrokoto on Jun 11, 2017 1:50:39 GMT -4
Men and Mental health. Hmm, this is another issue that society has made almost unbelievable to think about. It's almost as if it is a taboo to think of men as having depression or anxiety or OCD or any of the other numerous mental disorders that other demographics suffer from. But men are almost as likely to develop any mental disorder as a woman. And because men are much more likely to conceal their illness than women, we shouldn't make the mistake of thinking that men are immune to mental disease. The reason why there is more suicide rate in men than in women an also be attributed to the fact that men have more difficulty expressing the fact that they have a mental issue. If more men can come out and express their problem, then the risk of suicide or any complication of aggregated mental disorder can be drastically reduced.
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Post by Nanki A. on Jun 12, 2017 20:47:31 GMT -4
It is unfortunate that as a society we have downplayed men's mental health, forgetting that alongside women, they too suffer from grief, anxiety, depression, etc. In addition, we have placed unhelpful expectations on men to "man up" and "be strong" etc and resulting in this destructive idea that admitting distress means weakening of masculinity. The high suicide rates speak for themselves. Unlike women who are more likely to express and seek help as one walks down the path towards suicide, men will internalize it till the point it gets so bad that they are no longer seeking help, thus trying a more successful suicide attempt. I am glad that the social stigmas are acknowledge and lifted, albeit slowly. It is one step towards a progressive, tolerant, and sympathetic environment.
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Post by Brume Okrokoto on Jun 13, 2017 2:24:37 GMT -4
Men, just like teenagers are very much more likely to hide their mental illness for fear of being seen as weak. So instead of expressing their feelings, they would rather wallow in pain in silence. I commend the examples of men in this article that made it a part of their responsibility to use their fame as a means of publicizing the issue of mental well-being through seeking therapy and by just merely voicing your feelings to the people around you. Because men are Much more likely than female to complete a suicide attempt, I think they are also much more likely to benefit more from therapy. The first thing we should consider when searching for a solution to any mental illness is to stop stigmatizing it. We should start a campaign that promotes awareness that it is OK to speak out. Men who are able to speak out regarding their mental issues aren't weak. In fact, it takes a whole great deal of strength to come out and seek help.
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Post by nkiru frank on Jun 13, 2017 12:00:47 GMT -4
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 organization. Each year in mid-March Mental Health America releases a guide preparation for outreach activities during Mental Health Awareness Month. Other organizations interested in mental health conduct a number of activities which are based on a different theme each year.it is responsibility of any one to get involved in mental health. The Jane the Virgin star opened up about her long battle with anxiety. Whether it’s opening up privately to your friends and family or tweeting to millions of followers, talking about mental health problems is never easy. So let every get involved.
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Post by Owais Khan on Jun 13, 2017 16:22:36 GMT -4
Mental health, much like physical health is a sign of strength and weakness among both men and women. By admitting to yourself, around the spheres of healthy vs unhealthy, mental health can be harnessed like physical health and further maintained through proper channels of communication. Regardless of individual background and/or status in society, sound mental health is the bedrock of a progressive upward mobile individual and community. The article clearly showcases the individuals who have sought help for their personal mental issues, perhaps later rather than sooner, nevertheless they looked for help and guidance. The article also dwells into the current stake of affairs in the rise of suicides among the general population, that in itself is a sign that mental health is a serious issue. What needs to be addressed, as I stated earlier, is the need to approach mental health much like physical health, which in some cases overlap. Overall the article makes a very straightforward point in unwrapping the fact that mental health is a very current issue and should be a much studied issue for the betterment of the society.
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Post by Lauren Aamoth on Jun 14, 2017 17:21:47 GMT -4
I find this article to be both interesting and accurate in that men are less likely to open up about, admit to having, or seek proper care for mental health problems. I also believe that society is to blame. The male gender role is assumed to be tough and strong and essentially invincible, which we all know is not the case. As Dan Reidenberg said, "Mental illnesses are not gender selective". I think that hollywood stars coming out and openly discussing their experiences with mental health is a huge step toward shifting the perspective of mental illness being associated with weakness. Having these persons as role models for not only adolescents, but essentially the population, could lead to many more people suffering from mental illness to be encouraged to come forward and seek help.
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Post by Darrell Edwards on Jun 15, 2017 10:09:08 GMT -4
The stereotype surrounding celebrities where they are portrayed to have this superhuman effect and doesn’t suffer from mental illness/sickness as the average individual due to their status co. This article opens the gap and gives insight on the experiences face by some of the more influential males figures on modern day television as well as it help to remove the ego of individuals that thinks being a male you have to be macho and therapy in the essence of merely talking to someone can’t really help a situation that you’re going through but based on the responses of the celebrities it does. This will allow other person to seek the help they need to overcome situations and speak more openly about mental issues they have faced and how they were able to overcome it by seeking the necessary help needed
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Post by Vikram Eddy on Jun 15, 2017 14:04:53 GMT -4
The article touches on how each gender expresses their need for psychiatric care. It is known that men do not express their feelings as much as women and this article shows how some celebrities are trying to change that. In practice I have seen that women are more open to seeking help and are more open when talking to medical professionals. It takes the approach that mental illnesses run equally in both genders. From my personal experience, I have seen more men in the inpatient setting and more women in the outpatient setting. This coincides with the article where men are more resistant to getting help or admitting that they have a problem. They only go to the hospital when they decompensate to the point where they are forced to go to the hospital. If the points in this article come to fruition, I believe that there will be an equal number of men and women in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
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Post by Pranavteja Gutta on Jun 15, 2017 14:32:23 GMT -4
Public figures such as actors and sports stars have a very unique opportunity to change the public image and views about certain topics that have always been taboo. The idea of mental health disorders being a female specific disorder is absurd and it is a good thing that people are coming out to show the public not to be embarrassed about their illnesses. Some of these athletes and celebrities are under immense pressure at work and have no outlet for their mental health issues. For example Brandon Marshall, a wide receiver in the NFL, had many mental health problems during his prime athletic days and did not have a good outlet for these problems. He now speaks to increase awareness about mental health problems specifically in men. Men in general are more prone for substance abuse and self harm problems and should not feel any stigma from stepping up and taking care of their psychiatric problems. The more people can speak and increase awareness maybe the more people will treat mental health the same as physical health.
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Post by Emem Kierian on Jun 16, 2017 7:26:20 GMT -4
Seeking treatment as soon as possible is one of the most effective way to manage a mental health condition as it helps reduce the risk of escalation. Reading through the acknowledgment of powerful men on the importance of mental health was the best part of this article to me. The fact that these men who are role models or life goals to many and are not expected to have weaknesses not to mention mental issues, wear their short comings on their sleeves anyway disregarding societal stigma and standards is very encouraging. And I think this is helpful in breaking down barriers and creating conversations on mental health conditions within boys/men that has since been overlooked. We know that asking for help and talking about personal feelings are two qualities that most men do not possess and combining the two which is required in mental health is considered an ultimate affront to their masculinity because this disrupts the thoughts they have of themselves as strong, problem solvers. It is refreshing that the mental health charities and the media as well as celebrities are looking to change the stigma surrounding mental health and particularly the stigma of a man asking for support in form of therapy because the truth is we all need the support of others at some point in our lives regardless of gender.
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