Colonization drives silence and inequities in men’s mental illness

Colonization drives silence and inequities in men’s mental illness

This paper discusses the impact of colonization on men’s mental health, particularly Indigenous men in settler colonial countries. It highlights how colonization drives silence and inequities in mental health outcomes. The authors emphasize the need for culturally informed approaches and decolonizing mental health practices to address intergenerational trauma, loss of culture, and systemic racism, which contribute to higher suicide rates and poorer mental health among Indigenous men.
McKenzie, S.K., Roguski, M. & Every-Palmer, S. (2023). Colonization drives silence and inequities in men’s mental illness. Nature Mental Health 1, 609. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-023-00113-0