It’s time to normalise men having and expressing feelings and emotions like sadness. It’s time to normalise help seeking as a sign strength and courage to proactively deal with your problems. It’s time to normalise mental health treatments like we normalise physical health treatments. Many studies have shown that men are much less likely to seek help when they encounter mental health issues or struggles in life. In fact, men are about a third less likely to access help when they need it compared to women. This is part of the reason why in Singapore and worldwide, statistics reveal that men are 1.8 times more prone to suicide compared to women. From a man to another man: there is no shame in wanting to work through your problems with a professional and wanting to learn healthier ways of coping with your emotions. Share this with a male friend or family member you care about. - Hi, I’m Dennis, a therapist from Singapore on a mission to make therapy less scary and more accessible, especially for men. To book a free consultation with our team of professional therapists, head ro www.goodity.co . However, if you urgently need help, you can find immediate support via the following avenues: Samaritans of Singapore Hotline: 1767 or text 9151 1767 for support via CareText. Institute of Mental Health’s Helpline: 6389 2222 Singapore Association for Mental Health Helpline: 1800 283 7019 If someone is at immediate risk, call 24-hour emergency medical services. #therapist#mensmentalhealth#menshealth#therapysingapore#counsellingsingapore#sgmentalhealth#mentalwellness#sgwellness#sghealth#sgfitness#sgmen
It’s time to normalise men having and expressing feelings and emotions like sadness. It’s time to normalise help seeking as a sign strength and courage to proactively deal with your problems. It’s time to normalise mental health treatments like we normalise physical health treatments. Many studies have shown that men are much less likely to seek help when they encounter mental health issues or struggles in life. In fact, men are about a third less likely to access help when they need it compared to women. This is part of the reason why in Singapore and worldwide, statistics reveal that men are 1.8 times more prone to suicide compared to women. From a man to another man: there is no shame in wanting to work through your problems with a professional and wanting to learn healthier ways of coping with your emotions. Share this with a male friend or family member you care about. - Hi, I’m Dennis, a therapist from Singapore on a mission to make therapy less scary and more accessible, especially for men. To book a free consultation with our team of professional therapists, head ro www.goodity.co . However, if you urgently need help, you can find immediate support via the following avenues: Samaritans of Singapore Hotline: 1767 or text 9151 1767 for support via CareText. Institute of Mental Health’s Helpline: 6389 2222 Singapore Association for Mental Health Helpline: 1800 283 7019 If someone is at immediate risk, call 24-hour emergency medical services. #therapist #mensmentalhealth #menshealth #therapysingapore #counsellingsingapore #sgmentalhealth #mentalwellness #sgwellness #sghealth #sgfitness #sgmen