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Men are being encouraged to normalise talking about their emotions with a special month dedicated to their wellbeing.
In New Zealand, this week puts the 'men' in mental health with 7 days dedicated to shifting culture and mindsets on the issue that plagues the male population.
1 in 8 men will experience serious depression during their lifetime.
Men are also three times more likely to commit suicide than women. They are also less likely to ask for help when they really need it.
RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon has more
