{"id":7266,"date":"2021-03-19T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T11:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusinessculture.co.uk\/hey\/mens-mental-health-why-it-matters\/"},"modified":"2021-03-22T14:02:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T14:02:00","slug":"mens-mental-health-why-it-matters","status":"publish","type":"know-how","link":"https:\/\/thebusinessculture.co.uk\/hey\/know-how\/mens-mental-health-why-it-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Men's Mental Health - Why it Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you wondering why men\u2019s mental health is such a hot topic at the moment? The UK's lockdown has been tough on everybody \u2013 there truly is no exception to that - however, new research from Samaritans has shown that lockdown measures have had more of a detrimental effect on men.<\/p>\n

That, added to the already shocking statistics surrounding men\u2019s mental health and the suicide rate, combine to make a pretty appalling picture.<\/p>\n

The charity surveyed almost 2,000 men aged between 20 and 59 to find out how the pandemic restrictions have affected their mental health and support networks. Of the men questioned 42% felt that the restrictions have had a negative impact on their mental health, with loneliness and\/or isolation, anxiety, financial worries and separation from loved ones among their concerns.<\/p>\n

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Despite some men saying that they find it hard to talk to someone about the way they are feeling when they are struggling, almost half (40%) said that talking to others helped with concerns and worries they had during lockdown, showing the\u202fimportance of seeking help and getting support when they need it.<\/p>\n

This is where the national statistics surrounding men\u2019s mental health come in to play. Quite literally we have a silent crisis on our hands. Men, more so than women, struggle to talk. Especially about mental health and their concerns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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