On average, women's life expectancy is 5.8 years longer than men in the United States. This is a sizable enough difference that any man should be learning about what they can do to increase their odds. Many factors play into this life span gap, including mental health. Some mental health conditions men have a higher ... Read More
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5 Tips for Living with Someone with Depression
All relationships require a lot of work because they demand time, communication, honesty, loyalty, understanding and compromise. Living or being with someone who's depressed can be even more challenging, as they may not understand why they're feeling down. It takes adjustments on your part to provide support while ... Read More
How Society’s Male Gender Expectations Are Tough on Men’s Mental Health
In 2019, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that women are almost twice as likely to seek therapy as men. While 24.7% of women sought help, only 13.4% of men attended counseling. Around 20% of women took medication compared to only 10.7% of men. It seems like masculinity and mental ... Read More
Can You Go to Rehab for Being Suicidal?
Important: If you or a loved one is currently contemplating suicide or feels like they may hurt themselves, you should get immediate assistance by dialing 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also call 911 to be connected with first responders in your area who can help you. Suicidal ideation ... Read More
Mental Health in Combat Sports: An Interview with an Expert
“I used to be the guy I hate now,” JC Santana joked. Santana, who founded the Florida-based Institute of Human Performance in 2001, was describing his earlier self as a young combat athlete. “I was that kid in his 20s and 30s who thought, ‘The more you hurt me, the more I like it,’” he said, in a recent interview with ... Read More
What Is a Mental Health Screening?
After an ongoing cascade of global crises that began with the pandemic, millions worldwide are grappling with societal upheaval and disruption to daily living. Questions about how they live, what "normal" means, and whether life will be the same are common. Meanwhile, psychiatric and mental health screenings are ... Read More
Emotional Blunting – The Signs and Treatment Options
Humans are capable of feeling and expressing a wide range of emotions, from joy at a wedding to grief when a loved one passes away. If you suffer from emotional blunting and apathy, though, it may seem like you're unable to feel anything at all. In this guide, learn the causes and effects of emotional blunting and the ... Read More
How to Shop for a Therapist
There are many reasons people may need to enlist a therapist's services. But whatever the motivation, when it comes to finding a therapist to suit your purposes, it helps to have some insight into how to shop for a therapist. With all the therapists today, it is customary to wonder if it is okay to "therapist shop." ... Read More
