This emotional repression can lead to internalized stress, anxiety, and depression.

When men are discouraged from seeking help or expressing their feelings, they may struggle to cope with their mental health challenges alone, increasing the risk of suicide.

A cohort study titled Association of High Traditional Masculinity and Risk of Suicide Death published in JAMA Psychiatry in April 2020, researchers explore the link between high traditional masculinity, HTM, and suicide risk among U.S. men.

Using data from Ad Health study, the analysis found that men with high traditional masculinity trait are 2.4 times more likely to die by suicide compared to non-HTM men, though they were less likely to report suicidal ideation.