Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Mental health struggles faced by men — distinct in nature compared to that of others?

Fathers play a big role in shaping their sons' idea of masculinity

Gender roles, gender ideals, and gender identity is largely taught and passed on within the family structure
Dr Divya Kannan
In today’s #MeToo world, emotional literacy and balanced views of gender and empathy, are critical tools to equip young boys with. To this end, the father-son relationship and attachment can go a long way in enhancing boys’ and young mens’ capacity for developing emotional expressiveness, understanding how to manage their feelings in difficult situations, coping with stress, and normalizing the experience of having negative or difficult emotions rather than seeing it as a weakness.