As we recognize Men’s Mental Health Month, it’s crucial to emphasize the importance of both mental well-being and the digital diet we create for ourselves. Mental health issues among men often go underreported, with societal pressures discouraging open discussions and vulnerability. This month reminds us to prioritize mental health and build supportive communities.
Social media feeds filled with negativity, comparison, or toxic masculinity can create feelings of inadequacy and isolation. Instead, it’s important to seek out content that is filled with positivity, healthy challenges and focuses on mental wellness.
This month, challenge yourself to clean your feed and fill it with more like minded people who continue to pledge and advocate for men to care for themselves not just physically but mentally, ensuring our online experiences nurture rather than drain us. In doing so, we contribute to breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and promote a conversation that is long overdue. Here’s some creators to know and follow.
Kier Gaines
Licensed therapist, mental health advocate and community leader Kier Gaines believes everyone can benefit from therapy no matter the background or circumstance. The D.C. native and influencer has created a large community through his transparency regarding his personal mental health journey and finding balance as an entrepreneur, husband and father.
Michael J. Dyson
Dyson’s work is focused on helping others grow and achieve their perception of success is. Working with men of all age he helps them concentrate on navigating stress, identity issues, manage workplace difficulties and deal with mental health struggles like anxiety or depression.
Yolo Akili Robinson
Yolo has over 20 years experience in community mental health, with emphasis on intimate partner/violence intervention counseling, HIV/AIDS counseling /case management and TLBQ+ youth peer care under CDC and NIH funded projects. Robinson continues to bridge the gap between how patriarchy impacts Black men’s mental health and helps bring conversations forward on social media.
Elliott Connie
Connie continues to bring expertise onto the timeline woth a Bachelors in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. His personal and professional experiences taught him the importance of resiliency and solutions among the community.