Nobody enjoys getting ditched. Certainly, it might be a fantastic reason to binge-watch Netflix as you snuggle up on your couches enjoying a pint of ice cream, but this won’t help you much over the long term. According to a recent study from a group from the University of British Columbia, getting support following a split is now the most crucial element.
Marital separation increases mental stress in men
Study co-author Mark T. Kelly, “A failed relationship can lead to significant mental stress—men already have higher risks for suicide than women, and marital separation increases that risk four times. By exploring the ways through which men seek help after a breakup, we can potentially design better supports for their mental health.”
In order to dispel the myth that men don’t care or react violently to a breakup, it is crucial to expose the negative impacts on psychological health. However, the research indicates that most men typically react by seeking assistance and navigating the change. Moreover, they seek assistance that extends beyond that provided by professionals.
Men may use individual work and talk to trusted peers as coping mechanisms. One-fourth of poll participants looked for online blogs, trainers, and other online resources. These males seemed to be more youthful, or whose relationships had been short-lived. When they eventually turned to family and friends, it was typically to complain or talk things out rather than necessarily finding a solution.
Men are more likely to consider new relationships if their marriages lasted longer.
Men would most likely look for new relationships if their unions lasted longer. This could be attending a club for males dealing with divorce or separation or a community dads’ group.
More than half of men consulted a counselor or used other expert mental health treatments. In addition, these males were more inclined to admit to having a mental condition in the past.
Kelly said that the article challenges the assumption that men don’t seek medical assistance and don’t need support. In addition, it disproves the stereotype that males are cold and therefore aren’t as impacted by separation as women.
