Mental Health Matters: The Unspoken Struggles of Black Men

By Crystal Jordan

Becoming Him Magazine

Published: 9/10/2025

Breaking the Silence

For generations, Black men have been told to stay silent — to wear strength like armor, to hold pain like a secret, and to carry the world on their shoulders with no room to break.But silence has a cost.

At Becoming Him Magazine™, we are committed to rewriting that narrative.We believe vulnerability is not weakness — it’s truth in motion. It’s time to talk about the pain, the pressure, and the unspoken struggles that too many men have been taught to hide.

The Weight of Expectation

From a young age, many Black men are told to “be strong,” “don’t cry,” or “handle it.”These phrases sound empowering on the surface but often become emotional chains. They teach men to suppress what hurts, ignore what’s heavy, and perform instead of process.

The result? A generation of men battling depression, anxiety, and burnout in silence.The unspoken truth is that emotional pain doesn’t disappear just because it’s ignored — it simply finds new ways to show up.

Healing in Community

Healing begins when honesty enters the room.In partnership with Becoming Him Magazine™, we’re creating space for men to speak their truth — unfiltered, unapologetic, and unashamed.

Whether it’s therapy, faith-based support, brotherhood circles, or self-reflection, we believe healing happens through connection.When men see other men being transparent, they realize they’re not alone — and that changes everything.

Redefining Strength

True strength is not in pretending life doesn’t hurt; it’s in showing up despite the pain.It’s in going to therapy even when you were raised to think it’s “not for us.”It’s in saying “I need help” and not feeling like less of a man for it.

At Becoming Him Magazine™, we celebrate that strength.We’re not glorifying struggle — we’re honoring survival, resilience, and growth.

The Call to Action

If you are reading this, know that your story matters.Your emotions are valid. Your healing is holy.It’s time to stop carrying it alone.

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Because mental health matters — and so do you.

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