Experts and community workers say teaching boys to name and express difficult emotions could help young men seek support before distress becomes destructive.
As South Africa observes Suicide Prevention Week from 4 to 10 September, the conversation around suicide is once again shining a light on the mental health challenges facing the country, particularly among men.
For many South African boys, learning to hide their emotions can start long before they understand what those emotions mean.
“Boys don’t cry.”
“Be a man.”
“Don’t be weak.”
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