General on Yik Yak | There actually is an epidemic regarding men’s mental health, but people aren’t ready to acknowledge that yet without telling them it’s their own fault, only contributing to the problem.

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General 12w

There actually is an epidemic regarding men’s mental health, but people aren’t ready to acknowledge that yet without telling them it’s their own fault, only contributing to the problem.

Anonymous 12w

It’s not their own fault, but I am also sick of hearing that it’s women’s fault. It’s the fault of the patriarchal society we live in that doesn’t allow men to express normal emotions, and any men AND women who contribute to that culture.

Anonymous 12w

It’s not a “people” problem, it’s a men problem. The most important part of improving men’s mental health is by getting men to talk about it and work towards improving community for men.

Anonymous 12w

When any other demographic has a problem it’s “how can we change to help them” but for men it’s “get yourself out of it”

Anonymous 11w

I just say it's not their fault, but it is their responsibility to get the help they need to better themselves

Anonymous

#1 12w

See, this is a prime example- you’re redirecting the discussion to be focused on women, when I never even mentioned women in my post. It shows a disregard on your part, an unwillingness to empathize:

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Anonymous

#1 12w

This kind of rhetoric is invalidating, and it’s a shame so many people adhere to it.

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Anonymous

OP 12w

Why is it invalidating to acknowledge that? I’m not saying it’s not hard, but it’s hard primarily because you all aren’t allowed to express emotions in the way you should be.

Anonymous

OP 12w

The reason I mentioned women is because any other instance I’ve seen the “male loneliness epidemic” mentioned, it’s blamed on women. I don’t agree that it’s only men’s fault either.

Anonymous

#3 12w

couldn’t have said it better myself