# How Mental Health Stigma Affects Men

**URL:** <https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/how-mental-health-stigma-affects-men/2469>\
**Category:** Articles\
**Tags:** stigma, mental-health\
**Created:** [June 28, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/how-mental-health-stigma-affects-men/2469 "2020-06-28T02:00:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![rickyrip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@rickyrip](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/u/rickyrip)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2020, 2:00am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/how-mental-health-stigma-affects-men/2469/1 "2020-06-28T02:00:43Z")

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> **[How Mental Health Stigma Affects Men](https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-can-we-reduce-mens-mental-health-stigma)**
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> We're ignoring the stigma surrounding mental health that stops many men from seeking help when they need it most — and it's literally killing them.

  
Men often ignore their mental health and see it as a weakness. The pressure on men to be strong make it difficult for them to admit they need help. This article offers ways to reduce the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.