Men and Mental Health: Mental problems happen to both men and women, but some mental problems are such that men are more prone to them, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Apart from this, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men have a greater will to commit suicide than women. Some symptoms of mental diseases are seen more in men than women. Apart from this, men also get less treatment for mental diseases. Due to the tough nature of men, people around them are not able to know that they are suffering from mental illness or are struggling mentally, but the first treatment to save them from these diseases is for the people around them to know about it and identify the disease. The sooner such problems are detected, the easier it is to treat them.

Men and Mental Health: Major symptoms of mental disorder in men

Mental problems are almost similar in men and women but their symptoms are different in both. There are some main symptoms in men.

• Getting very angry and irritable
• Visible changes in mood, energy levels, and loss of appetite
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
• Difficulty concentrating and restlessness
• Taking too much stress and being stressed most of the time
• consuming too much alcohol or drugs
• being constantly depressed and pessimistic
• Feeling nothing and always having a negative attitude
• Engaging in high-risk activities
• Body aches, headaches and digestive problems
• OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), it is a strong desire to do the same thing over and over again
• Thoughts and behavior that interfere with work, family, and social life
• Having thoughts of suicide or attempting suicide

Men and Mental Health: Treatment of Mental Disorders

On seeing such symptoms, the patient himself or people around him can show him to the nearest doctor, from whom they can get a reference to a mental health professional. Psychologist, psychiatrist or clinical social worker are better options for such problems. Apart from this, therapy, counseling, improving diet and telling your problems to your close ones, sharing them and talking to them are the best treatments for these problems.
Keep in mind that if you see such symptoms in your close relatives, friends or relatives, talk to them and provide them help. Such problems are very common and in today's time almost all men are becoming victims of these problems, which is a matter of great concern, but these problems can be cured with love, empathy and goodwill more than medicine or doctor.