For generations, men have been told—sometimes subtly, sometimes directly—that emotions are something to control, hide, or push aside. Messages like “toughen up,” “don’t cry,” or “just deal with it” may have been meant as encouragement, but they often taught something very different: that expressing emotion is weakness.
Read MoreMen's mental health is a critical issue that affects millions, but it often receives less attention than it should. Although awareness of mental health challenges has grown in recent years, societal norms and stigma continue to discourage many men from seeking help.
Read MoreStrength has often been the core tenet of American masculinity. If you want to be a real man, you must be strong (or so we have been taught).
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