Breaking the Silence: A Man's Guide to Overcoming Mental Health Struggles

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what may be happening internally for a man who says, “I am having mental health problems at the moment,” including:

• 20 Disempowering Internal Thoughts/Beliefs

• 20 Empowering Replacement Thoughts/Beliefs

• Key Lifestyle Actions & Behaviour Changes

1. "I’m weak for feeling this way."

2. "Real men don't talk about their feelings."

3. "No one would understand or care."

4. "If I open up, I’ll be judged."

5. "I have to fix this on my own."

6. "I’m a burden to others."

7. "This will never get better."

8. "I’m failing at life."

9. "I'm letting my family down."

10. "I should be able to cope—others do."

11. "Therapy is for people who are broken."

12. "It’s not safe to be vulnerable."

13. "I don’t deserve help."

14. "I must always be the strong one."

15. "I’m not good enough."

16. "My problems aren’t serious enough to matter."

17. "I'm just lazy or unmotivated."

18. "If people knew, they’d lose respect for me."

19. "Mental health issues are a sign of personal failure."

20. "This is just who I am now—I’m broken."

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For people who need support with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts:

• Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
• Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.
• Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. If you or a loved one need help, you can call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online.
• MindSpot is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression. MindSpot is not an emergency or instant response service. Call 1800 61 44 34.
• Medicare Mental Health gives advice and will connect you to local mental health services. Call 1800 595 212.
• MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 or chat online.

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