To beat the wave of mental illness affecting men around the world we need to start talking. In Men & Mental Health: Shattering the silence, author Marion Scher talks to men from all walks of life about how hard it is to admit to mental health challenges, let alone ask for help.
The harsh fact is that men in South Africa are four times more likely to commit suicide than women are but most calls to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group's helpline are from women – men don't talk about depression, and they don't seek help.
With valuable contributions from psychiatrists and psychologists, Sher relays the painful stories of men struggling with mental illness, defines the various disorders, and points us towards solutions that can provide some relief and support.
Men & Mental Health brings the stories of men's mental health battles out into the open – it is only by acknowledging the epidemic we face that we can begin to heal.
