11/13/2025
๐ Wellness Wednesday: Menโs Health Matters ๐
When we talk about health, we canโt separate the body from the mind โ especially for men.
Men are often taught to โtough it outโ and stay silent, but the truth is:
๐น Men are 50% less likely to seek preventive health care than women
๐น 79% of su***de deaths in the U.S. are men
๐น Men are 2x more likely to binge drink and struggle with substance use
๐น Depression in men often shows up as anger, irritability, or withdrawal, not sadness
๐น Strong social support can reduce depression risk by 50%
These numbers arenโt just statistics โ theyโre our brothers, fathers, partners, friends, and co-workers.
๐ฌ So letโs ask the real questions:
โHow are you really doing?โ
โWhat can I do to support you?โ
โItโs okay to talk โ and itโs okay to not be okay.โ
Seeking help isnโt a weaknessโitโs self-leadership and strength in action.
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Schedule a check-up
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Talk to someone you trust
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Move your body, even 10 minutes helps
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Check in on the men in your life
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Save this number ๐ 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline โ U.S.)
A single conversation can change โ or even save โ a life. ๐ค๐