Andy Murray Just Scored An Ace For Men`s Mental Health

....Firstly, by crying openly, Murray showed that men’s emotions are valid and fit for public view. His tears told men around the world that, if he, a world class athlete, could weep where people could see him, then, it’s okay for us too. The context matters. Murray didn’t cry at home or in a cinema, he cried in a sporting context. This is important because it sends the signal that crying and the apex of modern masculinity - professional sports - are compatible. This addresses one of the main issues around mental health provision - it’s not put in a masculine context. There’s often too much of an emphasis on sitting down, talking, and sharing with others which, while important, leaves a lot of blokes feeling alienated. Putting tears and sport on the same screen tells us that we can be emotional while still being masculine - that is a powerful message.....
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Bethany`s Notes: It`s rare to see athletes cry, let alone male athletes. Certainly they were perhaps tears of joy but perhaps also tears of relief. No matter what they were it is a statement that men can and will cry and it is okay.