At TMG, we are committed to creating the right atmosphere that encourages men to share, learn and network.
Some Useful Statistics About Men
77% of men experienced some level of symptoms for mental health problems such as anxiety, stress or depression. Three of the common reasons men struggle with their mental health care
- Work-related pressure – 32%
- Financial pressures at – 31%
- Health concerns – 23%.
40% of men struggling with their mental health and wellbeing have never spoken to anyone
about their struggle. 29% are “too embarrassed” to speak about it. 20% say there is a negative stigma” on the issue.
Below are some of the reasons men choose not to seek help when confronted with life challenges
- ‘I’ve learnt to deal with it’ (40%)
- ‘I don’t wish to be a burden to anyone’ (36%)
- ‘I’m too embarrassed’ (29%)
- ‘There’s a negative stigma around this type of thing’ (20%)
- ‘I don’t want to admit I need support’ (17%)
- ‘I don’t want to appear weak’ (16%)
- ‘I have no one to talk to’ (14%)
To support men across the world, we organise a series of events that focus on different topics that can help men heal by sharing their stories and struggles in a safe space, learning from fellow men to avoid future mistakes and connecting with other people for personal development and future opportunities.
Click this link to see the list of all our upcoming events for men. Also, you can find out more about how you can support us here
Reaching out for help is a noble act. It shows your strength and commitment to want to become better. The narrative of the society might project that it is okay to man up. When you man up, you will exclude yourself from receiving the help that you need. There are other men who have been through what you are going through. You can read some of their stories here.
You are not alone and you should not fight alone. We are working really hard daily to build the right network and ecosystem that can help you go through any challenges you might be going through. Click here to find out more.
As part of our commitment at TMG, we are rapidly building a great network across the world and you could find one to join in your city. Click here to find out more.
To find out about our yearly conference ‘BETTER MEN CONFERENCE’ click here