Imagine a world where your brother, father, husband, or best friend feels too ashamed to ask for help when they are hurting. Many men do not need to imagine this. It’s their reality. Men’s mental health has long been a topic clouded by stigma, misconceptions, and silence.

Almost a billion people in the world live with a mental health condition. It’s clear that our mental health needs help but stigma keeps many of us from having the kind of mental health support that is widely needed. (Stigma is the belief that all mental health struggles are socially unacceptable.)

As Election Day gets closer, there is a chance your anxiety levels are rising, with the political ads and predictions about the future. You are not alone - research shows elections raise stress and anxiety for many adults.  One 2020 study found 68% of U.S. adults said the presidential election was a major source of stress in their lives. 77% noted the future of the nation itself as a top stressor, and 65% reported feeling very stressed about issues relating to the election.  What is behind these emotions? Often the messages we see during elections lead to irrational thinking. These…