Phillip Herron, a single father of three, was crushed by $20,000 in debt and the stress of raising his kids. A heart-wrenching image of him crying in his car moments before taking his life has gone viral, spotlighting the desperate need for men’s mental health support. With just $4.61 in his bank account and a delayed payday loan, he felt hopeless, writing in his suicide note that his children would be “better off without him.”
Society often pressures men to hide emotions, leaving many ashamed to seek help. One in 10 men face depression or anxiety, but less than half get treatment. Men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women. To cope, men can nurture friendships, pick up healthy hobbies, stay active, and practice mindfulness. Phillip’s story urges us to check in on loved ones and build stronger support systems for all.
