What influences men's well-being? Men develop beliefs about what it means to be a successful man based on messages from society, family, and friends. Some common beliefs about what it means to be a successful man include:
These beliefs about what it means to be a successful man can have both positive and negative effects on a man's well-being. For example: "Men should control their emotions"
"Men should handle problems on their own"
Society also encourages men to engage in risky behaviors such as:
In some cases, holding to rigid standards for being a successful man or engaging in behaviors like those mentioned above can put a man at risk for depression or anxiety. |