Men are sharing selfies to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health

The Daily Dot: >A few facts you might not know: Men are 3.5 times more likely to commit suicide than women; suicide is most common in middle-aged white men. > >Many believe this is because of the stigma surrounding men having to appear “strong,” that they shouldn’t talk about their feelings or admit they need help. After losing his brother-in-law to suicide, U.K. rugby player Luke Ambler sought to combat this taboo. He began a Facebook group called “Andy’s Man Club,” where he wanted men to feel safe talking about their emotions.

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