Men Don't Ask for Help: Here's Why That's Killing Them | Dennis Barbour (Ep. 16)

Men account for nearly 80% of suicides in the United States, yet they remain the least likely to seek help, talk about their struggles, or ask for support. Today, we’re changing that conversation. Dr. Paul Turek and co-host Rob Clyde sit down with Dennis Barbour, President, CEO, and Co-Founder of the Partnership for Male Youth, to break down the male mental health crisis: why it’s happening, who’s most affected, and what we can do about it. In this episode: Why young men are uniquely at risk and what pressures they face that often go unrecognized How men express depression differently than women The power of meeting men where they are: coaches, fraternities, and mentors as first responders Why moms are often the closest person to a young man in crisis, and how they can help The devastating mental health toll of male infertility How stress and depression directly impact sexual health, erections, and physical symptoms Why men come to Dr. Turek with a physical complaint that turns out to be a mental health issue The stigma surrounding men’s mental health and how to dismantle it The fight for a federal Office of Men’s Health and the progress being made at the state level Why men’s health is not already a focal point and the political obstacles standing in the way This is not a conversation about weakness. It is a conversation about what happens when an entire population is conditioned to go it alone. The assumption that men’s health is being addressed by default of is one of the most dangerous myths in medicine. Dennis Barbour and Dr. Turek make the case for why male-specific focus isn’t a political statement; it’s a public health necessity. Until we separate those two things, progress will remain uneven and underfunded. Learn more about the Partnership for Male Youth: https://www.partnershipformaleyouth.org If you or someone you know is struggling: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988