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The sun beat down on the dusty soccer field, sweat stinging John's eyes. As he dribbled the ball, a familiar tightness gripped his chest. It wasn't just the heat. It was the weight of unspoken worries - the pressure to provide, the fear of failure, the loneliness of carrying his burdens alone. John was a man, an African man, and in his world, showing vulnerability was a sign of weakness. So, he buried his anxieties deep, pretending everything was fine. This is the silent struggle of many African men. The cultural stigma surrounding mental health, the lack of access to resources, and the societal expectations of stoicism all contribute to a reluctance to seek help. But John, like so many others, is fighting a losing battle. His silence is slowly eroding his well-being, chipping away at his resilience. There's a long way to go in breaking the silence around mental health in African men. But a new generation is emerging, one that understands that strength lies not only in physical prowess, but also in emotional vulnerability and the courage to seek support. This is the change needed to ensure that men like John don't have to face their battles alone. Read on: https://lnkd.in/dHkWpxi9