India, June 20 -- This year, Father's Day falls on June 21, a day dedicated to celebrating fathers and father figures everywhere, acknowledging their love and support. Fathers may act as pillars of strength and stability for children, but many fathers are not openly expressive and may appear stoic, silently shouldering their troubles without expressing vulnerability or stress. But bottling up emotions can affect their mental health, physical wellbeing and relationships.ALSO READ: What should be in your mental health kit? Psychiatrist shares simple tools for emotional emergencies

We asked Dr Hemendra Singh, associate professor, department of psychiatry at MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bengaluru, to explain why men suppress the...