Ep 6: Barriers to Men’s Mental Health: Understanding the Personal, Professional, and Societal Hurdles

In episode six of the Unstressed Exec podcast, Dr. George Vergolias delves into the barriers men face in accessing mental health support as part of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. This episode examines data highlighting the prevalence of silent suffering among men, personal and family dynamics that discourage emotional expression, workplace cultures that punish vulnerability, societal norms that emphasize stoicism, and systemic and economic barriers to care. The episode concludes with actionable advice for men, leaders, and allies to foster more open and supportive environments for men's mental health.

 

00:00 Introduction to Men's Mental Health Awareness

01:30 The Data Behind Men's Mental Health

03:08 Personal and Family Barriers

05:23 Workplace Barriers

08:39 Societal and Cultural Norms

12:32 Systemic and Economic Barriers

22:01 Call to Action and Conclusion