Both men and women are very welcome in this important and intelligent discussion!

What does it really mean when we say “men don’t talk about mental health”? Is that just an old stereotype? Or a dangerous reality? In this important discussion hosted by Karli, a psychologist and former head counsellor at CCS, we’ll challenge deeply rooted myths around men’s emotional well-being. In a world that teaches men to be stoic, self-reliant, and silent, Karli will guide us through the psychological pressures that so many men face but rarely admit.

During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ll examine why men are almost four times more likely to die by suicide than women, and why as many as 40% of men never speak to anyone about their mental health. 

We’ll explore how societal expectations, gender norms, and internalised shame shape men’s mental states—and why asking for help is often seen (wrongly) as weakness. This will be a safe, intelligent space where you can listen, question, and even disagree. Whether you’re a man who’s felt pressured to “tough it out” or someone who wants to support the men in your life, this discussion is a vital opportunity to understand and challenge the unspoken burdens many men carry.

欢迎男性和女性一起参与这场重要且深刻的讨论！

当我们说“男性不谈论心理健康”时，这究竟意味着什么？是陈旧的刻板印象，还是一种危险的现实？在心理学家、前CCS首席咨询师Karli的主持下，我们将挑战围绕男性情感健康的深层误区。在这个教导男性要坚韧、自立和沉默的世界里，Karli将带领我们了解许多男性面临的心理压力，这些压力常常被忽视或不为人知。

在男性心理健康意识月期间，我们将探讨为什么男性自杀率是女性的近四倍，为什么多达40%的男性从未与任何人谈论过自己的心理健康问题。

我们将深入分析社会期望、性别规范以及内化的羞耻感如何影响男性的心理状态——以及为什么寻求帮助常常被错误地视为软弱。这将是一个安全、理性的空间，你可以聆听、提问，甚至提出不同的观点。无论你是一个曾感到必须“硬撑”的男性，还是希望支持你身边男性的朋友，这场讨论都是一个重要的机会，让你理解并挑战许多男性背负的无声负担。