COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and Digital Content Producer Aspen Andrews spoke with Porch Light Health Chief Clinical Officer Steve Carleton about the importance of looking out for loved ones and breaking the stigma when it comes to men’s mental health.
KKTV: Why is it important to talk about this topic?
Carleton: It’s a great topic. And thanks for bringing some attention to it. You know, I think the biggest reason this is an important topic with men’s mental health is because most men, depending on when you grew up, even still to this day, are taught to be self-reliant. They’re taught to be individualistic. They’re taught to take care of problems on their own. And while these messages aren’t bad on the surface, they do make it harder for men, especially, to reach out for help. And especially when they’re struggling mentally, right? If they’re dealing with depression, anxiety, or are overwhelmed, just culturally, it’s harder for men to reach out because of some of these messages that we often perpetuate…