22% Of Men Reject Mental Health Therapy Despite Struggles

A UK survey of 2,000 adults reveals 22% of men refuse professional mental health support even when struggling. While 38% have tried therapy or counseling, 21% stopped attending sessions. The top reason for avoiding help is believing they should handle problems independently, cited by 13% initially and 27% who quit treatment. Additionally, 11% don’t think therapy works, while 10% feel uncomfortable discussing feelings. Men face greater stigma, being six times more likely than women to fear friends mocking them for seeking therapy (18% versus 3%). However, 19% who tried counseling wouldn’t tell friends about it. Men show twice the openness to video therapy compared to women (20% versus 10%). (Story URL)