, it is a myth that men do not wish to talk about their mental health. In fact, many men with mental health issues are craving a chance to talk about their challenges, and are particularly interested in learning from others about possible solutions.
However, men are often careful about revealing too much about their mental health woes for various reasons, including:Discomfort with burdening another person with personal issuesGiven this situation, there are various helpful measures that concerned individuals can take to facilitate conversations with men in their life who may be experiencing mental health issues.
My own research reveals several surprising shared activities that can facilitate mental health talk in struggling men, including fishing, exploring urban heritage sites , a walk in the woods, or a long drive through farmland or natural wilderness.A key ingredient of all of the above-described activities is that they occur shoulder-to-shoulder rather than face-to-face. This has been identified in theas a critical factor in facilitating the discussion of mental health among struggling men.
Indeed, many men report discomfort in the traditional face-to-face clinical encounter, with one man telling me that they"feel fake, and more like a job interview than a remedy." Instead, shoulder-to-shoulder activities are instinctively enjoyed by many, and the primacy of the shared activity means that a man will not feel he is a burden if the talk turns to mental health.
Interestingly, such activity has been identified as a critical ingredient in innovative new men’s mental health programs such as
Nothing but a daily box of stereotypes for ya. Seriously? It's a matter of character. I expect straightforward and honest questions in a face-to-face situation or even in a text message. Imagine doing an article like that about women for example. Use words like 'some' or 'many'🤦♂️
Järjestelmä on kasvoton itse aiheuttamistaan mielenterveys ongelmista,uskonnot ja puolueet manipuloi syyt yksityisten ihmisten kannettavaksi,ei salaisuus.
Stupid. Not true of all men.