![]() Sadly, this is how many men and women in our community view depression. I “didn’t need help.” I just needed to stop being “weak” and keep it moving. ![]() I recall a low time in my life where my ex insisted that “talking to someone” about my depression was a “waste of time,” as a counselor, doctor, psychiatrist, whatever, wasn’t really going to “care” about my issues. The myths and shame surrounding mental health issues can cause confusion and unnecessary pain. Why Men Suffer In Silence Dale Horth climbed to the top of the logging industry-and just as fast, it was all taken away. I should know because I experienced this first hand. The stigma attached to mental illness is very real and it causes many people to suffer in silence. Yet, a past study published by the American Psychological Association indicates that young African Americans, especially those with higher levels of education, are less likely to seek mental health services than their White counterparts. Suffering in Silence Depression affects nearly 16 million Americans every year. ![]() Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Services, Blacks are 20% more likely to report having serious psychological distress, like depression, than the general population. Despite devastating rates of suicide and illness, many African Americans continue to suffer in silence-refusing the help they need.Īccording to the U.S. Society puts an unfair pressure on men, not seeking help because they are suppose to be strong.
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