Experts call for urgent action on men's mental health issues

MEN accounted for 72 per cent of suicides committed in India in 2022. This data from the National Crime Records Bureau has experts raising concerns about the rising mental health issues in men, which they say are largely overlooked.

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Men are often conditioned to suppress vulnerability, leading to silent suffering and in many cases devastating consequences, said Jyoti Kapoor, founder-director and senior psychiatrist at Manasthali.

"Understanding and supporting men's mental health has never been more critical. We must normalise mental health conversations, provide accessible therapy resources and foster environments that encourage emotional expression without judgment, ?both at home and workplace," Dr Kapoor said.

The incidents of atrocities against men -- ranging from false accusations and emotional abuse to domestic violence and legal harassment not only cause significant psychological trauma but also reflect a deeper, systemic neglect of male emotional well-being.