Wayne Brady

Comedian Wayne Brady took to People to speak out about the cultural barriers men face in seeking help for depression. He said, “What kind of man would I sound like if I told somebody, ‘Hey, I am so sad. I’m cripplingly sad. I can’t get out of bed. I just feel empty. Help me.’ I’d be [seen as] some sissy. I’d be soft. That’s what you’re taught. That’s how you were programmed.” By taking a stance against those cultural norms, Brady shows just how important it is to have courage in the face of mental illness.