TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – June is recognized as Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Apalachee Center in Tallahassee is encouraging men to speak up and seek support.
Some men find it difficult to reach out for help when they are struggling, according to Robert Stewart, a crisis services supervisor at the center.
Stewart has worked in the mental health field for 16 years and said he has identified several challenges that impact men’s mental health.
“Many men are not really taught the tools and the skills growing up to express and process emotions, and we carry that into adulthood,” he said.
Another challenge, Stewart said, is that many men are conditioned to handle problems in isolation.
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He said some of the most important first steps are realizing you are not alone and starting a conversation with someone you trust.
Increased irritability, anger, restlessness, or withdrawing from friends, family and daily activities can be warning signs that someone is struggling.
Stewart also warned against bottling up emotions or stress. “If we wait until things explode, it can be truly difficult for anyone to handle,” he said.
Men’s Mental Health Month aims to encourage open conversations and create safe spaces for support.
The Apalachee Center offers a variety of resources, including a mobile response team and a free mental health support line that provides immediate response, assessment and intervention services.
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