Alexandra Lizardo On The Silence Around Men’s Mental Health

Mental health challenges among men remain one of the most overlooked public health issues in America. More than 20% of U.S. men aged 18 and older report experiencing a mental illness, yet many continue to suffer in silence. Suicide remains a particularly alarming concern: men account for nearly 80% of all suicide deaths in the United States, with approximately 100 men dying by suicide every day. Despite these sobering statistics, conversations about…