The role of masculinities in psychological and emotional help seeking by men with prostate cancer.
Belinda C GoodwinNicholas RalphMichael J IrelandMelissa K HydeJohn L OliffeJeff DunnSuzanne K ChambersPublished in: Psycho-oncology (2019)
Optimistic action may explain why some men with prostate cancer fail to seek help for their psychological care needs. Clinicians should be aware that men with chronic illness who appear to approach challenges with optimistic action may in fact be less likely to seek psychological help when needed.