Men are often reluctant to openly discuss their health or how they feel about the impact of significant life events; Men are more reluctant to take action when they don’t feel physically or mentally well, and; Men engage in more risky activities that are harmful to their health. They go on to say, “These behaviours are strongly linked to . . . traditional masculinity. Men often feel pressure to appear strong and stoic,” they resist support and help,4 and they experience greater amounts of hopelessness and despair.
