20-06-2017 07:11 PM
20-06-2017 07:11 PM
You're right @Glen-MensLineAu, that mental health can be challenging for us all at times. But picking up on @Shaz51's point about her husband feeling the pressure to provide. Do you think this is a factor in men's struggles?
20-06-2017 07:12 PM
20-06-2017 07:12 PM
Hello @Glen-MensLineAu, @Former-Member
Yes mr shaz feels like he is a disappointment
20-06-2017 07:12 PM
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My yes was in answer to the first question - Is mental health more challenging for men. My special interest is that I'm male - although I'm equally interested in women's health & well-being challenges.
20-06-2017 07:13 PM
20-06-2017 07:13 PM
Thanks for joining us @redheaded. Can I ask what you're thinking about in terms of the particular challenges that men face?
20-06-2017 07:14 PM
20-06-2017 07:14 PM
hello @Adge, @redheaded
20-06-2017 07:15 PM
20-06-2017 07:15 PM
I think that's an interesting point @Adge about isolation. It can be very undermining of our mental health. Do you find that coming through on MensLine @Glen-MensLineAu?
20-06-2017 07:16 PM
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Perhaps @Determined has an opinion on this topic too. I think men are less likely to seek help as society's stereotype doesn't necessarily allow for them to do so.
You only have to look at men when they are out shopping. They will rarely ask for assistance in finding what they are want.
20-06-2017 07:17 PM
20-06-2017 07:17 PM
That's sad to hear @Shaz51. Is that related to how his illness has made it hard to provide? It sounds to me like you both work very hard. But he wishes he could do more?
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