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
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The Mental Health Challenges of LGBTQ+ Men
Growing research shows that mental health in the gay community is an ongoing concern. The Trevor Project has found that 40% of LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide, and 68% report symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, the statistics don't improve at the other end of life. SAGE, an advocacy group for ... Read More
What Distinguishes Personality Disorders from Mood Disorders?
There are many types of mental health disorders, and their characteristics and symptoms can at times resemble one another. As types of mental illness, personality disorders and mood disorders often have similar presentations and overlapping symptoms, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. With both ... 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
PTSD in Men and Gender Barriers to Treatment
According to research, conforming to male gender stereotypes prevent many men from seeking professional help with mental health disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 15 percent of men sought mental health treatment in 2020 compared ... 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
4 Athletes, 4 Different Mental Health Struggles
In the world of sports, it is not uncommon for one coach or another to tell a competitor, “Get your head in the game.” A strong mental focus is essential, after all, to virtually any type of athletic performance. But what if you can’t get your head in the game? What do you do when your mental game is off? Athletes ... Read More
Does PTSD Treatment Work?
PTSD is in the news almost daily, with reports of people suffering from it in the aftermath of natural disasters, accidents, trauma, major illness, terrorist acts, or war. Though many people know the acronym "PTSD" and that it stands for "post-traumatic stress syndrome," there is still much misinformation about this ... Read More
