When someone you care about is struggling with addiction, it is only natural to want to empathize with them and say things that you think will make them feel better. However, without proper knowledge of addiction and what your loved one is going through, you may end up saying something that does more harm than […]
Tag Archives: Men’s Mental Health
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Jan
Jan
When many people enter rehab, they often go in with the mindset that they are “quitting alcohol” or “losing drugs,” but this is not correct. Going in with this perspective can be damaging to your overall willingness to recover. Rather than focusing on what you lose by getting sober, think about what there is to […]
06
Jan
Jan
Body image and body dysmorphia in men tend to be a neglected area of research, as these issues are more common in women. Men think that they need to be tall, lean and muscular, have a large penis, and a full head of hair. It is important for men to be confident about the way […]
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Nov
Nov
Cleveland Clinic recently conducted a survey about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected men physically and mentally, as well as how it has influenced their daily behavior. It was found that 77% of respondents felt their stress levels increase, 59% felt isolated, and 45% said their emotional and mental health declined during this uncertain time. […]
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Nov
Nov
If you recently returned from vacation, chances are that you had a good time. Unfortunately, as soon as you open the door to your home, you may get a persistent feeling of depression. By paying attention to what is causing your post-vacation blues, you can recover from them and reinvent your life. Reasons We Get […]
Mental Health, Recovery
What Are Important Questions You Should Ask Your Friend About Their Mental Health?
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Nov
Nov
You may notice that your friend appears anxious or has been depressed lately. If you can see there is something different about them that is making you concerned, do not ignore it. Asking your friends questions about their mental illness symptoms will present the opportunity to talk and show that you care. How Are You? […]
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Oct
Oct
The American Psychological Association says that 85% are feeling generalized anxiety. A hotline by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration had a 1,000% increase in people texting in for emotional distress. A new company called Frame provides access to mental health professionals on a platform that works much like a dating app. The […]
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May
May
There is a large overlap between addiction and depression. As many as a third of people with depression have a substance use disorder. Many people with depression use substances to relieve their symptoms but the causality goes the other way as well. Substance use can also lead to depression or make pre-existing depression worse by […]
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May
May
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than seven percent of American adults had a depressive episode in 2017. That comes to more than 17 million people. The World Health Organization says that depression is the number one cause of disability worldwide. Symptoms of depression include loss of interest in things you used […]
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