Young men struggling with ‘toxic masculinity’ could face greater mental health risks, says new study

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'A Swiss study found that men who identify with traditional male norms strongly are at a higher risk of suicide. Globally men already have a higher suicide rate than women, but this study further delves into what kind of men particularly are more at risk. Emulating the traditional muscular role intensively is detrimental and takes a mental toll, driving towards suicide.
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The study from the University of Zurich elaborated on how traditional gender norms emphasizing strength, independence, and emotional control create dangerous psychological strain. These expectations make it harder for men to seek help and express vulnerability, leading to bottled-up emotions that build over time. The dissociation from expressing feelings to appear ‘manly’ is both stressful and emotionally exhausting. Fearing that sharing vulnerabilities will make them seem ‘weak’ or less masculine, many men try to handle everything on their own, further exacerbating their mental health challenges.'