Breaking the Stigma: Grand Mental Health Launches Support Group for Men

77% of men experience symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, and depression. Yet, surprising statistics show that 40% of these men have never opened up about their mental health struggles, with 29% feeling embarrassed and 20% fearing the negative stigma surrounding the issue. Society often expects men to be strong, silent, and independent, making it difficult for them to acknowledge their struggles.

To address this issue, Grand Mental Health is launching a new mental health group specifically for men. The group will focus on topics such as fatherhood, marriage, and overall well-being of men. While there will be scheduled topics, members will also have the opportunity to bring up any issues on their minds. This open group is not limited to current clients of Grand Mental Health but is open to any man in the community who wants to participate. Meetings will have a loose structure and may include guest speakers or projects occasionally.

The goal of the group is to create a supportive environment where men can learn to trust each other, grow personally, believe in themselves and ultimately begin to heal. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday May 14th from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City located at 2101 North Ash Street. Although meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month, this month’s meeting is being held early due to Pioneer Tech Center graduation ceremony. For more information about the group or how to attend a session contact Jeff Shelton at Grand Mental Health at (918)629-4374