Therapy for Men
Men’s Mental Health
Which mental disorder is more common in men?
Studies have shown that men are more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial disorders and regularly lean towards substance abuse. Men also more commonly internalize their emotions, which can lead to aggressive, impulsive, coercive and noncompliant behavior.
What are some warning signs of mental illness?
Mental illness which is also known as mental health disorders can refer to a large range of mental health conditions. These disorders can affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Many people deal with mental illness concerns from time to time, it is not uncommon.
However, what begins as a mental health concern can sometimes become a mental illness when the ongoing signs and symptoms are missed or ignored, which has now started to affect your ability to function.
Living with a mental illness can make you miserable and cause conflicts and problems in your daily life, such as at school, work, or even negatively impact your relationships with friends, family, coworkers etc. In many cases, symptoms can be managed with a combination of medications and talking to a therapist who understands men’s mental health issues.
A few signs and symptoms to look out for in men include:
- Feeling upset or down
- Confused or trouble concentrating
- Excessively worrying, fears or extreme feelings of guilt
- Extreme mood changes from high to lows to highs again
- Withdrawal from things you enjoy like being around friends or doing activities
- Significant fatigue, low energy and problems sleeping
- Detachment from reality, paranoia or even hallucinations
- The inability to cope with problems and issues that arise or stress
- Issues understanding and relating to situations and people
- Abusing alcohol or drugs
- Major changes in eating
- Sex drive changes
- Excessive anger, hostility or violence
- Suicidal thoughts
Men’s mental health issues can negatively affect you not only mentally but emotionally. Some symptoms of mental health disorders can even appear as physical problems as well like stomach pain, back pain, headaches or other unexplained aches and pains.
Common men’s mental health issues include:
- Relationship problems
- Separation and
- Divorce
- Financial stress
- Work-related pressures
- Unemployment or retirement
- Physical illness
- Social isolation
- Pregnant partner or the birth of a baby
- Drug and alcohol use
Why is men’s mental health important?
If you have any signs or symptoms of a mental illness, talk to a mental health professional like our doctors at Stedfast Psychiatry. Mental illnesses typically do not improve on their own, and if left untreated, they can fester over time, leading to serious issues.
Your mental health is a very important part of your overall health and wellbeing. You need good mental health to help you get through life’s many challenges and to enjoy healthy relationships with friends and family.
Problems with mental health are very common for men and it is not a sign of weakness. It takes courage to admit there is a problem in the first place, and determination to seek out help.
When should you talk to a mental health professional?
Many of us experience times when we need help dealing with problems or issues that cause emotional distress. Even if you are having a problem that is making you feel overwhelmed and/or it starts to interfere with your normal daily life, it is highly recommended to reach out to a mental health professional that is experienced and trained to help you with any issues you may be facing.
Many men have been taught that seeking out a mental health professional or seeking help for their mental health is a sign of weakness, when in all actuality it’s the complete opposite. It is considered a sign of strength when you learn to reach out to your local resources for help.
If you are feeling any of these types of ways or having any of these types of troubles, reach out to our doctor at Stedfast Psychiatry:
- Feelings of unhappiness, sad or irritability
- Worried, nervous, overwhelmed and/or anxious most of the time
- Emotional struggles that are starting to interfere with your ability to engage in healthy lifestyle habits like eating, sleeping or exercising as well as functioning at work, school, home or in your relationships
- Thoughts of harming yourself and/or others
- Substance use struggles or addictions
- Experiencing significant loss
- Eating disorder and/or struggling with your body image
- Experiencing abuse at any time in your life
- Issues communicating with people in your life
- Difficulty with your sexual orientation or the sexual orientation of someone in your life.
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