In my work as a therapist, I help all sorts of men. Many are smart and successful in other parts of life—but who feel frustrated or confused when it comes to dating. Many of my clients know they have some past emotional wounds to heal to be able to improve their lives. But, many clients have no idea why they can’t get things to go in the direction they would like.
For far too long, men’s mental health has been downplayed and overlooked. In the past, this important topic seems to have been basically ignored. Society often pressured men to be self-reliant and stoic. Many men suffered in silence when facing emotional struggles. The consequences of this stigma about men has been devastating — leading to higher rates of suicide, untreated mental health problems, and substance abuse. It’s time to change the narrative and start taking this issue much more seriously.
Yes, it is true that men can experience abuse. This can happen in many different types of relationships. The good news is help is available. Before you can understand abuse, you need to know what it is and how to recognize it when it occurs. What Is Abuse? Abuse is defined as one person [...]
Is Low Self-esteem at the Root of Your Problems? As a therapist that has been helping men for 16 years, I can safely say that low self-esteem is at the root of many of my client’s problems. Clients start to see me for a variety of reasons; the most common being anxiety, depression, feeling [...]
The relationship of most men and stress is short term and simplistic. The single symptom which is easily recognized and most readily associated with a stressful situation is a mood change. “Dad's grumpy” or “dad is out of sorts”. He had a tough day. They think it's all psychological and just a passing moment. So, they treat the [...]
Let's say you've got a good job, a great apartment, and the best friends a guy could ask for. Your life seems to be on the right track, but you're always down in the dumps for no particular reason. If you're not exercising and eating right, then you're probably going to experience depression and low [...]
Dating can bring joy and passion or make you feel lonely and misunderstood. When you add emotional disturbances into the mix, things can get even more complicated—if you let them. But you're hardly alone in your confusion. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in any given year, roughly one in four adults experiences [...]
One of the often overlooked aspects of men's health has to do with emotional experiences, situations, and conditions. It is not uncommon for men to experience periods of depression as they adapt to changes that come along during their life-span. This may be related to retirement, marital status, physical health - and can vary in extremity. [...]
Most people are familiar with the phrase, “You are what you eat,” and how it relates to physical health. Eat healthy and mostly unprocessed foods and the result is more energy, increased resistance to illness and a healthier heart. Recent research has taken this idea a step further and is looking at how the foods [...]
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