Why are people so lacking in empathy towards men’s mental health?

[Kingofkings1992]

Men who are struggling with depression and feeling like they don’t like living are called “weak.” Does the same thing happen for women? No, they get a shoulder to cry on and get coddled

[DarkLegacy]

It is the same with everything else mate. society is inherently biased against men. It is the same throughout the health spectrum, in fact totally everything. This is why disability gets ignored because it affects men more. 9 out of 10 people with Autism and learning disabilities are men.

It is also the same in the justice system, male victims of crime get less empathy especially if the perpetrator is a woman. The justice system is centred around women victims of crime despite most victims of crime are men. Women will get lesser sentences for crimes they commit against men.

[KrakenAttackin]

Probably because society is scared shitless of the idea that men may have weaknesses that could prevent them from providing/producing/protecting.

Mental health issues with men are not only frowned upon, they are downright CRIMINALIZED. As any male veteran who has said he feels suicidal, he is attacked by police, handcuffed, forced into a suicide prevention jail cell and suicide proof uniform, and treated like a major felon. At the very least a man will be put on watchlists and subject to "red flag" laws.

[KrakenAttackin]

There are two mental health spaces for men in the west: Prison and Death.

[LaurenM1997]

It’s not right at all that men don’t have the same as us woman it should be equally and it’s not fair if it’s not

[Kingofkings1992]

Sadly, it never will be

[LaurenM1997]

And that makes me ashamed of people 😞

[Kingofkings1992]

People suck… I mean they thoroughly suck

[LaurenM1997]

I agree

[KrakenAttackin]

Society would rather seen mentally ill men dead or in prison than non-productive.

[LaurenM1997]

@KrakenAttackin it’s so bad and shameful

[Juxtapose]

We're supposed to be the defenders and fighters. That's our instinct I believe and naturally we view men as needing to be tough.

Life sucks but you can overcome it, man or woman. You reduce stress as much as possible and build up your determination, then realize you should love yourself like you do your closest friend.

Life can be far worse than most people can imagine. It's short too, best to prioritize being competent and resilient in the face of hardship. Of course work to reduce your stress too, that's important to be able to center yourself after straining.

[Anonymous]

People talk a good game but actually they are one step away from the small settlements and tribal attitudes that date back thousands of years.

Men are still expected to be self contained and self managing because perhaps that what was needed in times of old.

[normalice]

Because men have been telling each other they are weak for having mental health needs for hundreds of years.

[BarryLiverstone]

Men have been holding others accountable when they sense laziness or whining. However actual mental illness requires a doctor for treatment

[normalice]

You mean when they "think" they sense laziness or whining, but it is pretty much always projection (not that that means it is always innacurate).

[BarryLiverstone]

If your doctor calls you weak, why do you keep seeing her?

[Kingofkings1992]

When did I say anything about a doctor?

[BarryLiverstone]

Your question is about mental health. When people need treatment for health issues they see a doctor