New London play sheds light on nuances of male mental health challenges [Video]

WARNING: This story contains discussion of suicide and may affect those impacted by it. 

A new play coming to a London theatre sheds light on the complexities of mental health among boys and men and aims to encourage conversations that destigmatize seeking help.

The play, titled Man Up, spans across different generations to discuss societal pressures and their influence on various mental health challenges men face and how that contributes to high rates of suicide among men. 

“It’s 18 different stories looking at suicide from different vantage points, some are throughout history, some are contemporary, but we try to get a different angle on this very sensitive topic in each of the scenes,” said Jason Rip, who co-wrote the play and …