# # International Men's Day ## Let's Speak out # ...

# # International Men's Day ## Let's Speak out # 19 th Nov is Observed As " International Men's Day " Across The World. This Year's Theme is " Making A Difference For Men & Boys " to Focus on Men's Health... Psychological Health is equally important & Neglected Specially in Men & Boys as Our Society Expect Men & Boys to be Masculine & So called Manly . It creates Huge Psychological & Emotional Pressure on Male in Situation of Extreme Stress as they can't express & cry being expected tough in Such Situations. Also in our Indian Culture Males are expected to run Families Financial matters. This accelerates ongoing stress. For married Men , if their Mother & wife is having Strained Relationship, He has to Handle situation Very carefully that add more Psychological Burdon. Many Men wrongly choose Alcohol , Tobacco & other Addictions as Coping strategies to handle these stressful situations which again worsens their Physical & Emotional Health. So Men & Boys It's Ok to be emotional & Sensitive , It's ok to be soft, to Cry & seek Help & if require take Mental Health Professionals Help. It's surprising that Depression is underdiagnosed & left untreated in Men, Rate of Completed Suicide Is more in Men than Women. What to do ?? 1) Stress Management 2) Regular Exercise , Yoga, Meditation, Balanced Diet 3) Take Breaks despite Busy Schedule 4) Hobbies & Recreational Activities 5) Give time to Family 6) Attend Social Gatherings, Events 7) Speak out , discuss if feeling stressed # Men & Boys Let's talk ...on this " International Men's Day " Dr Vijay Chinchole ( Psychiatrist & Counsellor ) " Manobal " Clinic , DOMBIVALI, & " MannSparsh " NeuroPsychiatric Hospital, Kalyan