THEME: CLOSING THE EMPATHY GAP
Addressing Men's Mental Health
In a society where strength is often equated with silence, the mental health struggles of men
remain largely in the shadows. The phrase "man up" still echoes through households,
classrooms, workplaces, and even places of worship — discouraging vulnerability and
reinforcing the dangerous belief that emotional expression is a sign of weakness. As the
world moves toward greater awareness and inclusion in mental health conversations, one
glaring issue persists: the empathy gap in addressing men’s mental health.