Millions of men suffer from mental health issues each year, yet less than half seek help, highlighting the importance of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month in June.

Despite the prevalence of mental health conditions among men, societal stigma often prevents them from seeking help or admitting to struggles. This stigma contributes to men being four times more likely to die by suicide than women.

"When you're told constantly to hold it in and not talk about it, you have to hold it together for the family or whatever your situation might be, it can get very tough," said Denana Ivankovic, Marketing and Communications Specialist at NAMI of Erie County.

Men are generally encouraged to "tough it out" or "deal with it," due to social pressures and gender norms that discourage vulnerability. Th

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