It’s an open secret that many men find it difficult to talk about their health. For some, admitting something might be wrong is even harder — often waiting until it’s too late to seek help.
That’s why we started the Real Talk series, in partnership with Movember, to raise awareness and have candid conversations about the state of men’s health.
Throughout this series, we’ve spoken to a variety of mental health experts, influencers and athletes to discuss topics involving Indigenous people’s struggle with navigating the healthcare system, suicide, depression, and the impact this has on their loved ones.
For our fourth instalment, we spoke with Aussie singer-songwriter Tyne James Organ on his experience being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and his journey managing his mental health.
Tyne’s had a rough 2024. Going from doctor to doctor, Tyne was eventually seen by the right specialists who were able to diagnose him with bipolar disorder. While feeling closure, Tyne still decided it was the right move to take a step back from music and work on his mental health for the year.
A new report by Movember – The Real Face of Men’s Health found that 58% of Australian men had experienced negative impacts on their mental health. Additionally, 42% of Australian men were reported to experience low mood or depression. Despite this, a majority of men don’t seek help for their mental health, admitting gender stereotypes and traditional ideas of masculinity influence them to “suck it up and tough it out”.
We spoke to Tyne about handling mental health stigma in male-dominated spaces and why men struggle with conversations about mental health.
You can read more of Tyne’s story below.
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