Men are increasingly ready to address mental health issues: RedArc

Communication needs to help men feel comfortable in coming forward

Jaskeet Briah
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More men seem ready to address their mental health as having a mental health issue is “no longer a weakness” and discussing it is "no longer a taboo", according to RedArc.

Meanwhile, in parallel with physical health conditions, men tend to wait until symptoms are severe before seeking support, RedArc noted. This includes ignoring the signs and symptoms of serious physical illnesses such as cardiovascular diseases or bowel cancer until they are acute, the company detailed, and this reluctance to seek early support also occurs for mental health conditions. According to RedArc, the underlying reason for a reluctance to seek help is due to the expectations men place on coping and being a breadwinner, therefore they are less likely to admit to struggling and...

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