Patriarchy: The Death of a Man’s Mental Health

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Updated: November 17, 2022 6:33 PM ist

New Delhi [India]November 17 (ANI/PNN): good karmanow open on Park Street, it is a safe space to heal, grow and evolve. good karma aims to eliminate stigma, raise awareness and prevent various Mental health problems. “The other reason for underreporting may be due to a knowledge or literacy gap about mental health issues. Some studies have shown that men tend to be slightly less informed than women when it comes to Mental Wellness.”
“Act like a man!” “Stop crying like a girl!” “Boys will be boys!” Growing up, everyone has heard these phrases, regardless of gender, age, and caste. One should be glad that the patriarchy hates everyone equally! On a serious note, though these are so called ideal macho types of stereotypical male figures who don’t have feelings, wait, no, it’s the one who doesn’t talk about their feelings and needs help. Yes, they need help. Feelings are not to be belittled, mocked, or swept under the proverbial rug! Feelings must be expressed in words and actions!
Love must be shown, admiration must be expressed. We also need to address the not-so-pleasant feelings of hate, greed, and jealousy. The fundamental cause of these last three is found in the inability to freely express their opinions. Boys, like girls, should be equal in expression and social-emotional learning. Now there is even a mindfulness assessment if you can be a top notch professional in the corporate settings here in India! This is because it indicates longevity, teamwork, and leadership qualities. Appropriate vulnerability is a quality sought after in men today. However, social norms and misconceptions cannot lead to any change that is happening across India till date, from the most educated to the least. For example, imagine that a man reached out to his colleague, manager, or partner for help and shared his problems. Most of the time they can be dismissed or not taken seriously. There are ideas in society that it is “frowned upon” for men to show some vulnerability. Meanwhile, if it was a woman then it would be much more accepted. This is leading to what we call a gender empathy gap.

Forget those days of the school year when talking punished you and you stood outside the classroom!
In today’s times, we encourage you to talk and talk some more, because without a medium to express your feelings, there might come a day when your brain simply refuses to listen to you.
Break the shackles that the patriarchy has placed on expressing your feelings and give your feelings the love and care they deserve. Have a heart-to-heart with a loved one, whether it’s your parent, a friend, or even your significant other. If there’s no one else to talk to a professional, trust us, they have degrees in listening and helping, because now it’s Talk or Die. Fight for your right to express yourself!
for any kind of Mental health support and treatment, contact good karma at +91 9007168999 and schedule a virtual/physical appointment today!
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