A Time to Remember, Reclaim, and Rise
June is recognized globally as Men’s Mental Health Month — a time to shed light on a topic that has remained too long in the shadows. As a wellness coach and advocate for holistic well-being, I believe this month is more than an awareness campaign. It’s an invitation to open the door to deeper conversations, emotional healing, and inner power — especially for men who have been conditioned to suffer in silence.
Why Men’s Mental Health Deserves Attention
In many societies, men are expected to be logical, strong, and unshakeable — constantly solving problems, carrying responsibilities, and suppressing emotion. But this model of masculinity can come at a cost:
- Increased stress and burnout
- Emotional disconnection
- Higher suicide rates
- Reduced capacity for intimacy and joy
Men are not immune to depression, anxiety, trauma, or overwhelm. Yet many suffer alone — not because they want to, but because they’ve been told they must.
You are a Man… You are a Creator… You are a Lover
This powerful affirmation emerged from a coaching program I once led, titled: “You are a man… you are a creator… you are a lover: Claim back your power.” The message behind it is simple yet profound.
You are a man — a being of value and purpose, not defined by pain, duty, or silence.
You are a creator — your thoughts influence your emotions, your emotions shape your energy, and your energy builds your reality.
You are a lover — capable of emotional depth, compassion, connection, and care.
True masculinity includes emotional intelligence, presence, self-reflection, and the courage to evolve.
Mental Health and Masculinity: A New Narrative
During this Men’s Health Month, I invite us all to rethink what it means to be strong.
- Strength is not the absence of emotion.
- Power is not control over others.
- Courage is not pretending to be okay.
Strength is vulnerability. Power is presence. Courage is asking for help.
Let’s create space for men to be fully human — to speak, to feel, to heal, and to thrive.
How we’ll celebrate Men’s Mental Health Month
Each week this June, I’ll be sharing insightful blog posts that explore:
- The emotional and mental load men carry
- The connection between thoughts, emotions, and reality
- Tools and habits for emotional well-being
- The importance of brotherhood, purpose, and healing
- What true masculine power looks and feels like
This series is not just for men. It’s also for partners, friends, families, and communities ready to support a healthier, more balanced masculine energy.
Let’s support the Men in our Lives
Here’s how you can participate in Men’s Mental Health Month:
- Encourage open dialogue – Let the men in your life know it’s okay to not be okay.
- Create safe spaces – Be a listener, not a fixer. Hold space without judgment.
- Promote self-care – Invite men to explore mindfulness, journaling, therapy, or coaching.
- Celebrate emotional expression – Remind them that tears are not weakness — they are healing.
Here is a question to you dear reader:
Who are the men in your life that need support, recognition, or encouragement this month?
What would change if we all made space for men to heal, grow, and reclaim their emotional truth?
Let’s rise together
This June let’s commit to something bigger than silence.
Let’s honor men not just for what they do, but for who they are — thinkers, feelers, creators, protectors, providers, lovers, and leaders.
Let’s make Men’s Mental Health Month a turning point — where healing begins, power is reclaimed, and new narratives are born.
📢 Stay connected!
Félicité Haguma, The Potentialist
Mindset and Wellness Coach