Did you know that, on average, 1 man dies by suicide every minute of every day globally? Did you know that it only takes 1 minute to ask a man how he’s feeling? Do you know of a man who’s challenged with the dominant stigma that men don’t struggle with mental health? Or, know of a man who alleviates their mental hardships through temporary indulgences that negatively affect their overall wellbeing? Have you noticed them become less responsive and unmotivated? If so, here are 4 practical ways that you can advocate in combating the plaguing silence among our men, in respect of men's mental health awareness month. Ask, begin with asking how they’re feeling, and don’t be afraid to ask twice. Remember, people often say, “I’m fine” when they might not be. Listen, provide them your undivided attention. Simply listening with an open ear and asking meaningful questions reassures them that you care. A meaningful question can be prompted as, “I hear what you are feeling, how long have you felt this way?” Encourage, help them focus on the simple and little things that might improve how they feel. This can be done through supporting them in getting them actively engaged with their self-esteem and dignity as an individual worthy of living. Check in, follow up with a phone call or an in-person meet up. This communicates to the other person that you genuinely care to make time to see them heal and grow. Men’s Mental Health Resources: https://smpl.is/a6q5z - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. Connection Support Groups – NAMI Southwest Washington ADAA Online Support Group | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 Free, 24/7 Mental Health Support Disaster Distress Helpline for Immediate Crisis Counseling | SAMHSA (fb)

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