Breaking the Silence: Men's Mental Health

why do indian men still hide their mental struggles? <break time="1.0s" /> In India, most men don’t talk

about their emotions - not because they don’t feel pain, but because society taught them to hide

it. From childhood we hear, “Mard ko dard nahi hota,” and grow

up believing that silence is strength. But Dr. Divya Pal says this silent stress isn’t harmless

- it quietly damages the body. When men suppress emotions, stress hormones

rise, blood pressure increases, and arteries weaken - leading to heart disease and stroke.

Behind the calm face is a body fighting a silent battle. Families tell men to “be strong,”

but real strength isn’t pretending to be okay. It’s having the courage to speak,