Jan 31, 2024
In 2024, of the things we have to change is the active
cultural block against men seeking mental health treatment. We
don't have time for it.
All hands on deck or at least pull the ropes trying to point
the ship in the right direction.
This episode is a little different because it is resource
focus. Go to Helpguide.org to learn about therapy or to Heads Up
Guys to learn about stress. Or use the Mettle app from Bear
Grylls.
What I don't want you to do is suffer, grit your teeth and
take it. Because that is causing some good people to reconsider
their time on the planet.
If the assholes won't go, why should you?
Just saying.
In this episode, a look at a few men's mental health
resources.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at
1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
U.S. National Institute of Mental Health page on Men and Mental Health and their page on What is Anxiety?
Infographic from Mental Health America about Mental Health for Men
The Canadian website called Heads Up Guys have self-guided courses
on anxiety, mindfulness and depression topics. It is a project of
the University of British Columbia. The site has a lot of
information dealing with depression, with roadmaps, stress
management tips and more.
The Anxiety and Depression Association has a dedicated page on anxiety that
includes statistics, symptoms and links to other pages about
treatment options.
Adventure Bear Grylls is the co-founder of a new mental health
app for men. It is called Mettle. You can find more information
at the app website https://bemettle.com/
Australian Beyond Blue gateway page about men and mental health topics.
UK Mental Health Foundation page on Why Men Don't Talk About Mental
Health
ARP Episode 161 Finding a Therapist, contains a list of therapists directories.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.