June is Men’s Mental Health Month—but most people don’t even know that.
You don’t see many posts about it, there aren’t big campaigns, and most people only find out if someone else brings it up. One of the main reasons for this is because Pride Month happens at the same time. Pride Month is colorful, loud, and full of energy, and it should be. It’s important. But when it takes over the spotlight, quieter awareness months like Men’s Mental Health Month get left in the dark.
That’s a problem. Men’s mental health matters, and it’s something we should be talking about way more than we are right now. A lot of guys grow up hearing that they need to be strong all the time. They get told to toughen up, to stop crying, to deal with things on their own. Because of that, many men end up hiding how they really feel. They think they have to be okay all the time, even when they’re not.
This leads to a lot of silent struggling. Instead of opening up or asking for help, men might bottle everything up until it gets too heavy to carry. Some try to distract themselves or push through it alone. But that doesn’t always work. In fact, men are less likely to go to therapy or talk about mental health. And that silence can be dangerous. The suicide rate for men is much higher than it is for women, and that says a lot about how urgently this issue needs more attention.
Men’s Mental Health Month should be a chance to break that silence. It’s a reminder that men have feelings too, and they deserve support. It’s okay to feel sad. It’s okay to feel anxious. It’s okay to admit that life feels like too much sometimes. Asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s courage. It’s taking your health seriously. It’s doing what’s necessary to heal and grow.
If you’re someone who has a friend, brother, dad, or any guy in your life, check in with them. Don’t wait for them to come to you. Sometimes a simple conversation can make a big difference. And if you’re a guy who’s struggling, just know that you’re not alone. You don’t have to keep everything inside. There are people who care and people who want to help. Speaking up is not easy, but it’s worth it.
This month should not be ignored. Men deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. Mental health is for everyone, and everyone deserves the space to talk about it.
Mental health isn’t a straight line, and healing doesn’t happen overnight. It’s okay if some days are harder than others. It’s okay to ask for help more than once, or to try different kinds of support until you find what works for you. Real strength is not about pretending you’re fine, but about being honest with yourself and those around you.
For those struggling, remember that reaching out doesn’t mean you’re a burden. The people who care about you want to know how you really are. And even if it feels like no one understands, there are communities, professionals, and resources ready to listen and help. Taking that first step is the hardest, but it’s also the bravest thing you can do.
For everyone else, keep showing up. Keep checking in. Keep breaking down the walls that keep men from sharing their feelings. Together, we can change the story around men’s mental health.
This June, and every month after, let’s choose compassion over silence. Let’s choose connection over stigma. Let’s choose to care—for ourselves and for each other.
Because at the end of the day, mental health matters. And so do you.
Let’s make sure Men’s Mental Health Month gets the attention it deserves. Not just for one month, but all year long.
By @CoryDory
@3dsPro1
