Man Covering Ears - Illustration of Stress, Noise Avoidance, or Overwhelm #3064082 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line illustration depicts a formally dressed man-wearing a suit, tie, and collared shirt-using both index fingers to plug his ears while grimacing. His posture is tense, eyebrows furrowed, suggesting acute discomfort, rejection of input, or sensory overload. The minimalist, mid-20th-century style evokes editorial cartoons or psychological concept visuals.

Used in mental health, workplace wellness, or communication articles to symbolize emotional shutdown, information overload, or resistance to feedback; often appears in blog posts, infographics, or therapy resource pages targeting professionals.