{"id":71327,"date":"2025-06-26T11:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/mental-health-advocate-urges-malawians-to-prioritise-mens-wellbeing"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T11:36:00","slug":"mental-health-advocate-urges-malawians-to-prioritise-mens-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/malawi\/all-news\/mental-health-advocate-urges-malawians-to-prioritise-mens-wellbeing","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Advocate Urges Malawians to Prioritise Men\u2019s Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Malawi. <\/strong><\/span>As the world marks Men\u2019s Mental Health Awareness Month this June, a leading Malawian mental health advocate is calling on the nation to break the silence surrounding men\u2019s psychological struggles and take urgent steps to protect their wellbeing.<\/p>\n

Levson Mundie Thomas<\/b>, a Clinical Officer and Executive Director of Moyo Health Rights Foundation, has stressed the need for bold and open conversations about men\u2019s mental health\u2014an issue still buried under stigma and harmful stereotypes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we observe Men\u2019s Mental Health Month, let us reaffirm our commitment to promoting mental wellbeing and reducing stigma,\u201d said Thomas.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy working together, we can create a supportive environment where men feel empowered to prioritise their mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thomas warned that in Malawi, many men suffer in silence due to cultural expectations that discourage vulnerability. This, he said, is fuelling a quiet but deadly mental health crisis.<\/p>\n

And the statistics are alarming.<\/p>\n

In 2024 alone, Malawi registered 597 suicide cases<\/b>\u2014522 of them were men<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis reluctance to seek help only worsens mental health conditions, and for some, it leads to suicide,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Thomas is urging Malawians\u2014families, employers, communities\u2014to break the culture of silence and actively support men\u2019s emotional wellbeing.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must normalise conversations about mental health, especially among men. Education and awareness campaigns are essential in dispelling the myths that men should always be strong and silent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Through his organisation, the Moyo Health Rights Foundation, Thomas is currently leading mental health education campaigns in both urban and rural areas. These grassroots sessions aim to increase access to information, reduce stigma, and train people to spot early warning signs of mental distress.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about saving lives; it\u2019s about giving men the freedom to be human,\u201d Thomas concluded.<\/p>\n

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