June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month.
Tony Kirkman is the Executive Director of the Piatt County Mental Health Center and on the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday told Regional Radio there are many stigmas men face about being tough and showing emotion, which can be detrimental to their ability to address mental health wellness.
For everyone, anxiety and depression are common issues facing people right now, but more specifically, to men, Kirkman notices men not being able to emotionally articulate the things going on.
Living an authentic, collaborative, and expressive lifestyle would make a world of difference in men's mental health. Kirkman admits that it sounds easier said than done.
In the days ahead, as we wrap up Men's Mental Health Month, we'll have more with Kirkman on living an authentic, collaborative, and expressive life. He will also break down the work being done by the Illinois Farm Bureau for farmer mental wellness, as well as how spouses can support their husbands who are struggling.
