06/04/2026
“Man up.” “Tough it out.” “Shake it off.” These statements are often heard by boys to suppress their emotions. The social expectations of many communities discourage men from expressing their emotions and is often viewed as a weakness. This stigma discourages our sons, brothers, dads, uncles, grandpas, and other male relatives to suffer in silence. It comes with the challenge to reach out for help. According to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, men are almost four times more likely to die by su***de than women. This month let’s learn how to help turn this around.
