What are some good mental health resources for all men's age groups?

mra_goaway · 2022-01-22T04:24:02+00:00

First off, it's worth noting that men's mental health issues aren't only ignored, but they are systemically excluded. A great example of this is depression.

One of the main symptoms of depression in men is irritability. But the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illness (DSM) doesn't even list irritability as a symptom.

Can you imagine if the #1 symptom in women was ignored in any medical discipline? There would be an uproar. But when it comes to men, it's excluded and that's A-OK.

A good resource from the Mayo Clinic explains men's depression can be found here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/male-depression/art-20046216

There you'll find that depressed men often experience:

Escapist behavior, such as spending a lot of time at work or on sports
Physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive problems and pain
Problems with alcohol or drug use
Controlling, violent or abusive behavior
Irritability or inappropriate anger
Risky behavior, such as reckless driving

Most of the time, these are classified as "toxic masculinity", when in reality it's major depressive disorder (or bipolar affective disorder).

More attention on the topic of men and mental health is desperately needed and the DSM guidelines need to be updated so that the #1 symptom in men, irritability, is finally acknowledged and treated.

NersesianFromTheD · 2022-01-22T04:17:17+00:00

Sadly, men's mental health isn't taken as seriously as it should be nowadays.

disturb4bxx · 2022-01-22T12:58:03+00:00

It's not specifically for MEN, but I know great youtube channel where a very knowledgeable guy talks about trauma and reconnecting with oneself, former therapist.

https://www.youtube.com/user/dmackler58/videos

It's not so much emotional support than it is a way you understand how to heal. I'd suggest scrolling through the vids until you find one that seems relevant to you.

Title	What are some good mental health resources for all men's age groups?
Author	throwaway67575753
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Date	January 22, 2022 3:56 AM UTC (4 years ago)
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