How Do Men Understand the Importance of Mental Health?

Mental health is often a topic rarely discussed by men, due to stigma and social constructs that demand men always be strong and not show vulnerability.

However, findings from the Katadata Insight Center (KIC) show a fairly positive trend. The majority of male respondents are aware of the importance of maintaining mental health.

As many as 96.1% of male respondents acknowledged their awareness of the importance of maintaining mental health, just as they would physical health. With a similar proportion, men also felt they had control over decisions affecting their lives.

Furthermore, 94.7% of men felt they recognized signs of stress or mental fatigue in themselves. Then, 94% of respondents felt able to find healthy ways to calm themselves when feeling anxious or stressed.

Finally, 92.6% of respondents also felt able to accept negative emotions as part of a natural process.

In general, 97.5% of male respondents were aware of mental health issues, while 97.1% of women were.

However, men showed lower interest in seeking information about mental health, at 97.2%, compared to women at 98.6%.

This survey involved 1,212 respondents spread across various regions of Indonesia, with 928 female respondents and 284 male respondents.

Data collection was conducted from April 29 to May 5, 2025, using the computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) method, with a margin of error of approximately 2.81% and a 95% confidence level.

The complete survey results are included in the report *Potret Selfcare Masyarakat Indonesia* (Portrait of Indonesian Self-Care), which can be accessed at [this link](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/publikasi/2025/05/14/potret-selfcare-masyarakat-indonesia).

(See also: [Financial Problems Most Affect the Mental Health of Indonesian Citizens](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/layanan-konsumen-kesehatan/statistik/6826a9193e3f4/masalah-finansial-paling-mempengaruhi-kesehatan-mental-warga-ri))