Breaking the silence on men’s mental health

Eugenia Moche

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month in June marks a time dedicated to breaking the silence and stigma around issues that many men face but rarely discuss.

Across Namibia and globally, advocates are calling for greater recognition of men’s mental wellbeing and for more support systems to help them cope.

Research shows that men are far less likely to seek professional help for mental health compared to women.

Globally, men account for nearly 70% of suicides, and studies indicate they are three to four times more likely to die by suicide than women.

Geluk Psychology services psychological counsellor Simone Fourie told the Windhoek Observer that “having a full month dedicated to men’s mental health can encourage a lot of men to seek professional help to improve their mental health.”