Boys and Broken Hearts | Dr. Maymunah Kadiri | TEDxAdmiralty Way

Mental Health & Masculinity - Traditional masculinity norms (provider, stoic) negatively impact men's mental health [2][3] - Suppressed emotions in men manifest as silence, exhaustion, and anger [3] - Men are twice as likely to die by suicide and have substance-related disorders [6] - One in five men will experience depression in their lifetime [6] - Men are three times more likely to die from alcohol-related issues [6] - Trauma or war zones, men bear the brunt of post-traumatic stress disorder [6] Societal Impact - Societal expectations create "emotional handcuffs" for men, hindering emotional expression [7] - Emotionally wounded men negatively impact families, leading to confusion in boys [7][8] - Workplace burnout, stemming from suppressed emotions, harms economic creativity and focus [8] - The issue is developmental, not just mental, requiring societal shifts [8] - Redefining masculinity involves compassion, vulnerability, and seeking help [10][11] - The world needs present men, not perfect men, who have the courage to heal [12]