Phelps now works as a mental health advocate, is the face of the therapy app Talkspace and on the board of Medibio, a company focused on the diagnosis of mental health disorders. Public personalities from all walks of life are coming forward with their mental health struggles, igniting discussion regarding archaic ideals of masculinity and mental health stigma. Due to the prevailing ideals of hegemonic masculinity, mental health issues in men are seen as a sign of weakness or cowardice. “I have never thought of struggling with my mental health issues as a weakness. A lot of men can’t even accept physical weakness, let alone emotional or mental weakness.

Source: The Express Tribune September 12, 2021 06:56 UTC