Why do men struggle to seek help for their mental health?

As with the causes of depression and anxiety, there are different reasons why men are less likely to seek help.

The Get It Off Your Chest Report highlights that men are “less knowledgeable about mental health and hold more negative attitudes” and that they are more likely to describe mental health problems as resulting from “lack of self-discipline and willpower”. This attitude is tied to traditional ideas about masculinity, and the stigma many men feel about talking openly about their feelings.

Other factors include:

• Embarrassment

• Fear

• Lack of information about where to get help