Men’s Mental Health

Written By The Practice

Mental Health is often seen as something that women take more seriously than men. Times are changing and, thankfully, more and more men are noticing the benefits of addressing their mental health concerns.

Men can experience the same mental health challenges as women; anxiety, depression, body image negativity, parenting overwhelm, grief, and other issues. However, the stigma around men taking control of these problems has kept many men from growing and improving their lives and relationships.

Symptoms of mental health concerns in men may look like:

  • Feeling numb, or emotionally disconnected

  • Increased alcohol or substance abuse

  • Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue

  • Agressive, violent, or controlling behavior

  • Escapist behavior; such as obsession with work or hobbies

According to NAMI, in 2023, among US men age 18 and older, only 45.9% with a mental illness received treatment in the past year.

If you are struggling, or care about someone who is, reach out to our office today to set up an appointment with one of our trained therapists. Let’s break the stigma around men’s mental health.

*information from the Anxiety & Depression Association of America and the National Alliance on Mental Illness

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