This article summarizes a study done by
the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), which sought to address the reasons
why the male suicide rates in England are at a fifteen-year high. The study surveyed 1000 men and women, and
out of all of them, roughly half confessed some degree of depression; however, the
women were much far more likely to ask for help or to seek confidence with a
friend.
“Men also felt additional
pressure to remain strong during times of crisis. Around 42% of male respondents
said they believe a man is ‘mostly responsible’ for being emotionally strong
and taking charge in a crisis, compared to around 17% of women.”
Jane Powell, chief executive of CALM, said
of the results, “Outmoded, incorrect and misplaced male
self-beliefs are proving lethal and the traditional strong, silent response to
adversity is increasingly failing to protect men from themselves.”
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