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Statistically, men are less often diagnosed with depression than women, and yet are more likely to commit suicide. There is something important about male mental health that lurks in the gap between these two facts: that men are seemingly less depressed than women, but take their own lives in far greater numbers every year. This disparity raises the question: “Why is it that more men are dealing with depression but not talking about it? Why do more men not seek help when they experience depression?” Many men suffer silently because they simply don’t have the vocabulary to describe their struggle, while others are just trying to get by without having to ask for help. Men have been raised to believe that asking for help is a sign of weakness, or sold lies about masculinity and mental health. However, the truth of God’s Word will ultimately set men free if they can learn to tune into the right “voices” and obtain correct information. No man wants to feel impotent or victimized, but the truth is that men do struggle. Being a man does not mean being on par with gods and angels. They bleed, they get hurt, life affects them, and it is only when men acknowledge that they’re stuck or struggling that they can find the help they need to heal or move on. Maybe it’s time to address the shame and fear that have been holding men back, assess the situation they’re in, and talk to each other about the struggle. In this way, men can begin to make progress as men and as individuals by talking privately and openly with a trusted friend, or even accessing the power of a group of men sharing similar experiences. You are never truly alone unless you want to be. Jesus [...]